Patch Adams 1998
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SplatThe 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Hunter 'Patch' Adams
as Carin Fisher
as Mitch Roman
as Truman Schiff
as Dean Walcott
as Dean Anderson
as Bill Davis
as Rudy
as Dr. Eaton
as Joletta
Director:
Writer:
Patch Adams, Steve Oedekerk, Maureen Mylander
Stars:
Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London, Bob Gunton, Harve Presnell, Peter Coyote, Michael Jeter, Josef Sommer, Irma P. Hall,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
115 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Patch Adams
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
PA
Cast
as Hunter 'Patch' Adams
as Carin Fisher
as Mitch Roman
as Truman Schiff
as Dean Walcott
as Dean Anderson
as Bill Davis
as Rudy
as Dr. Eaton
as Joletta
as Emmet
as Judy
as Adelane
as Bile
as Arthur Mendelson
as Trevor Beene
as Dr. Prack
as Charlie
as Dr. Titan
as Larry
as Aggie
as Everton
as Neil
as Chess Man
as Instructor
as Jaime
as Patch Pirate
as Hispanic Father
as Older Waitress
as Orderly (uncredited)
as Receptionist
as Miss Meat
as Organizer
as Truck Driver
as Older Waitress
as Passerby
as Big Texan
as E.R. Doctor
as Jack Walton
as 3rd Year Student
as 3rd Year Student
as Margery
as Dr. Hashman
as Hispanic Boy
as Bryan
as Psych Patient
as Psych Patient
as Psych Patient
as Psych Patient
as Psych Patient
as Psych Patient
as Woman in Lobby
as Nurse Klegg
as Pediatric Nurse
as Laughing Nurse
as Nurse
as Hysterical Woman (as Vivis)
as Waitress
as Younger Man
as Orderly (as Kelvin Yee)
as Asian Woman (as Doreen Chou Croft)
as Fred Jarvis
as Pinstriped Man
as Maria (as Vilma Vitanza)
as Walcott's Secretary
as Mrs. Davis (as Karen Michel)
as Ed
as Mrs. O'Bannon (as Katherine A. Fitzhugh)
as Davis Son
as Davis Son
as Receptionist
as Boardroom Doctor (as George Lee Masters)
as Boardroom Doctor (as Daniel P. Hannafin)
as Boardroom Doctor
as Gynecologist
as Gynecologist
as Gynecologist (as Michael Kennedy)
as Dr. Anderson (uncredited)
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