Patch Adams
"Laughter is contagious."
Originally released in 1998. Patch Adams is a comedy/drama film. directed by Tom Shadyac.
Starring Robin Williams, Monica Potter, and Philip Seymour Hoffman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3,372 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$202.3M
4.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $202,292,902
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Bungalow 78 Productions
- Blue Wolf
- Farrell/Minoff
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patch Adams about?
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...
Who directed Patch Adams?
Patch Adams was directed by Tom Shadyac.
How long is Patch Adams?
Patch Adams has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Patch Adams released?
Patch Adams was released on December 25, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Patch Adams?
The main cast of Patch Adams includes Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London, Bob Gunton.
Is Patch Adams worth watching?
Patch Adams has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 3,372 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.