Patch Adams (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1998, Patch Adams is a comedy and drama film directed by Tom Shadyac, running about 115 minutes. “Laughter is contagious.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 career.
Who’s in it. Patch Adams stars Robin Williams as Hunter "Patch" Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Mitch Roman, Monica Potter as Carin Fisher and Bob Gunton as Dean Walcott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Patch Adams has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $202.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Patch Adams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Patch Adams tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Patch Adams (1998)?
- In US, Patch Adams is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Patch Adams worth watching?
- Patch Adams holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Patch Adams?
- Patch Adams stars Robin Williams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Monica Potter, Bob Gunton and Daniel London.
- When was Patch Adams released?
- Patch Adams was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.