Patch Adams

Patch Adams is a 1998 comedy-drama film starring Robin Williams. Directed by Tom Shadyac, it is based on the life story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams and the book Gesundheit: Good Health is a Laughing Matter by Adams and Maureen Mylander. The film was a box-office success, grossing over twice its budget in the United States alone; however, it was poorly received by most critics. In 1969, Hunter Adams (Robin Williams) is a troubled man who voluntari... More
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Initial release date:

  • Oct 21, 1998

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Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 55 min

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  • Patch Adams

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Tom Shadyac

Thomas Peter "Tom" Shadyac (born December 11, 1958) is an American comedian, director, screenwriter, and producer. Shadyac, who was the youngest joke-writer ever for comedian Bob Hope, is widely known for writing and directing the films Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Nutty Professor, Liar Liar,...

Tagline:

  • Laughter is contagious.
  • Based On A True Story.

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  • Dec 25, 1998

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  • 1 h 55 min

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  • 50,000,000

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Awards

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Year Award Award Nominee Notes/Description
  • 1999
  • role: Hunter Patch
  • 1999
  • 1999
  • Role: Hunter Adams
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Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 5,554
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

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