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Patch Adams

1998115 min 7.3 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“Laughter is contagious.”

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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Release / first air1998-12-25
Original languageEN
GenresComedy, Drama
DirectorTom Shadyac
WriterPatch Adams
Budget$50,000,000
Revenue$202,292,902
ProductionUniversal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions

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10 cast members
Robin WilliamsRobin WilliamsPatch Adams
Daniel LondonDaniel LondonTruman
Monica PotterMonica PotterCarin
Philip Seymour HoffmanPhilip Seymour HoffmanMitch
Bob GuntonBob GuntonDean Walcott
Josef SommerJosef SommerDr. Eaton
Irma P. HallIrma P. HallJoletta
Frances Lee McCainFrances Lee McCainJudy
Harve PresnellHarve PresnellDean Anderson
Daniella KuhnDaniella KuhnAdelane

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#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

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