Patch Adams
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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Patch Adams
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 25, 1998
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
User Score
73%
Original Title
Patch Adams
Production Companies
Universal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions, Blue Wolf, Farrell/Minoff
Director
Tom Shadyac
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$202,292,902
Description
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.