Patch Adams

1998
12
1h 55m

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6.8/10

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Docudrama Medical Drama Biography Comedy Drama Romance

The true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humour an... Read allThe true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humour and pathos.The true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humour and pathos.

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

126K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

4,400

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 7 nominations total

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Trivia
During filming, Robin Williams and the rest of the cast and crew worked closely with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to fulfill the fantasies of several children who were at the time undergoing cancer treatment. The children appeared with Williams in scenes at the pediatric ward.

Goofs
Patch says that humans are the only organisms on Earth that kill their own kind. This is not the case. Chimpanzees also do this, for example. In fact, it's much harder to find a species that doesn't kill its own kind than one that does.

Quotes
Hunter Patch Adams: You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you'll win, no matter what the outcome.

Crazy credits
The Blue Wolf Productions logo after the end credits features a wolf looking to its left.

Connections
Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Robin Williams/Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (1998)

Soundtracks
Faith of the Heart
Written by Diane Warren
Performed by Rod Stewart
Produced by Guy Roche
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

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Featured review

8/10

Devastating and joyful all at the same time

Robin Williams had so much joy in this, its so wonderful and heartwarming! Quite a few bleak characters and things that could have been avoided, otherwise I'd give it a 10. Excessive happiness should be fine, I don't understand why there's a boss that is a Debbie Downer, yeah ok he's serious about his job, but lacking sense of humor that is important for patients to enjoy. This is a powerful film and makes me bummed that Robin Williams is gone!