Patch Adams
Seen it?1998 | 115 min | Comedy, Drama
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Audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it made about 4 times its budget, though it had just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Awakenings, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
22% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$202 million worldwide on a $50 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Shadyac
- Robin WilliamsPatch Adams
- Daniel LondonTruman
- Monica PotterCarin
- Philip Seymour HoffmanMitch
- Bob GuntonDean Walcott
- Josef SommerDr. Eaton
- Irma P. HallJoletta
- Frances Lee McCainJudy
- Harve PresnellDean Anderson
- Daniella KuhnAdelane