Patch Adams

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Patch Adams

PG-13

1998

1h 55m

Comedy

Drama

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After struggling with depression in a mental hospital, Hunter "Patch" Adams decides he wants to become a doctor. He enrolls at Virginia Medical University but is disillusioned by the school's clinical perspective on patient care. With the aid of a wealthy friend, Adams opens his own medical clinic for those without insurance. He forms a deep bond with fellow medical student Carin Fisher before a tragedy causes Adams to re-evaluate his approach.

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Critics Consensus

Syrupy performances and directing make this dramedy all too obvious.

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John Monaghan

Detroit Free Press

01/05/2023

2/4

Only inspires me to steer clear of both hospitals and any movie that casts Robin Williams as a lovable clown.

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

04/02/2019

Like too many of Mr. Williams's recent movies, Patch Adams wastes the genius of a peerless clown.

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

04/01/2019

Comics who want to do Hamlet often end up, as here, serving big, sticky slices of ham.

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Sean P. Means

Salt Lake Tribune

01/04/2023

2/4

Patch Adams does serve as a platform for Williams to do what he does best: evoke laughter and wring tears. Even when the movie flatlines, Williams keeps the beat.

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Jonah Koslofsky

The Spool

02/09/2021

Patch Adams is full of shit. I truly can't think of a better way to describe it.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

12/18/2019

1/4

Patch Adams is offensive in the way it trots out every hoary plot device, no matter how improbable, exploitative or downright moronic.

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Jodie M

@Monstersmum Dec 25

Patch Adams wasn't your typical funny Robin Williams movie. It was based on a true story and I personally believe an important message for the medical community. Patients aren't just their disease or condition. They have thoughts and feelings, their humour is still there, maybe hiding deep but it's there. The movie is a feel good movie and yes the acting may be syrupy, but it's still a good movie.

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Yash B

@yashbansal Nov 28

"Patch Adams" is far from perfect, but it simply did not deserve the hate it received from the critics. This movie has a sweet center and is anchored by the great Robin Williams. The movie does feel a bit emotionally manipulative, and sometimes it is very sappy, but it is good-natured with a positive message. I felt the movie was way more entertaining in the beginning portions; in the second half, it started to become a bit more tedious to watch. I do think sometimes the movie just wants to elicit emotions out of the audience, and it forgets about things like nuance and pacing. Overall, it is a messy journey, but the movie is ultimately a positive experience because of its good intentions and a great performance from Robin Williams.

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John M

@JohnAbernathie Oct 14

The critiques are idiots. The cinematography, the actor, the story are all inspirational. This movie is the reason why movies exist. This movie reminds us that movies have the ability to change the world and save lives.

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Gail G.

@gguyon3 Aug 30

Very entertaining & heartfelt

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Jul 18

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 14

Funny in 1 hour and 55 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $135,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 16 years later, Robin Williams was gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!

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Hunter "Patch" Adams

Daniel London

Truman Schiff

Monica Potter

Corrine Fisher

Philip Seymour Hoffman

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Patch Adams: Official Clip - Final Appeal

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Patch Adams: Official Clip - You Treat a Person

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Patch Adams: Official Clip - The Children's Ward

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Patch Adams: Official Clip - At Your Cervix

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Patch Adams: Official Clip - I Want to Help People

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Patch Adams: Official Clip - Patch Earns His Nickname

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Patch Adams: Official Clip - Group Therapy

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Patch Adams: Official Clip - To Be a Great Doctor

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Patch Adams: Official Clip - He At Least Listened

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Patch Adams: Official Clip - Revealing Graduation

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Synopsis

After struggling with depression in a mental hospital, Hunter "Patch" Adams decides he wants to become a doctor. He enrolls at Virginia Medical University but is disillusioned by the school's clinical perspective on patient care. With the aid of a wealthy friend, Adams opens his own medical clinic for those without insurance. He forms a deep bond with fellow medical student Carin Fisher before a tragedy causes Adams to re-evaluate his approach.

Director: Tom Shadyac
Producer: Mike Farrell, Barry Kemp, Marvin Minoff, Charles Newirth
Screenwriter: Steve Oedekerk
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal/Universal Int
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $135.0M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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