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Movie · 1998 · 115 min

Patch Adams (1998)

“Laughter is contagious.”

7.3/10 · 3,552 votes
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Patch Adams is a 1998 movie (Comedy and Drama). Patch Adams was directed by Tom Shadyac. Patch Adams runs 115 minutes. It has an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3,552 viewers. In United States, you can watch Patch Adams on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

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Streaming services that carry Patch Adams, and the countries where you can watch it:

MovistarTV 3 countries

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Claro tv+ 1 countries

Brazil

Netflix 1 countries

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Plot

The true story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, who in the 1970s found that humor is the best medicine, and was willing to do just anything to make his patients laugh—even if it meant risking his own career.

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Tags

#based on novel or book#nurse#1970s#based on true story#psychiatric hospital#hospital#doctor#suicidal thoughts#medical school#determination#medical drama#1960s#based on real person

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Patch Adams?

In United States, you can watch Patch Adams on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Patch Adams?

The main cast of Patch Adams includes Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Bob Gunton.

Who directed Patch Adams?

Patch Adams was directed by Tom Shadyac.

When was Patch Adams released?

Patch Adams was released on December 25, 1998.

How long is Patch Adams?

Patch Adams runs 115 minutes.

Is Patch Adams worth watching?

Patch Adams has an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3,552 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Patch Adams?

If you enjoyed Patch Adams, try Awakenings, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, JOY and SubUrbia.

Is Patch Adams on MovistarTV?

Not in United States right now. Patch Adams is on MovistarTV in: Argentina, Chile and Colombia.

Is Patch Adams on Claro tv+?

Not in United States right now. Patch Adams is on Claro tv+ in: Brazil.

Is Patch Adams on Netflix?

Not in United States right now. Patch Adams is on Netflix in: Canada.

How much did Patch Adams make at the box office?

Patch Adams grossed $202,292,902 worldwide on a budget of $50,000,000.

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Updated: October 25, 2026 ·