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Patch Adams

Patch Adams

1998
Comedy
Drama
1h 55m
Robin Williams is Patch Adams - a doctor who believes in laughter as medicine and will do just about anything to make his patients laugh - even if it means risking his own career. (Universal)

Directed by:

Tom Shadyac Tom Shadyac

Written by:

Steve Oedekerk Steve Oedekerk Patch Adams Maureen Mylander
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Starring:

Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman Monica Potter Monica Potter Peter Coyote Peter Coyote Irma P. Hall Irma P. Hall Robin Williams Robin Williams Bob Gunton Bob Gunton Harold Gould Harold Gould Alan Tudyk Alan Tudyk Michael Jeter Michael Jeter Daniel London Daniel London Josef Sommer Josef Sommer Harve Presnell Harve Presnell
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Genres:

Comedy, Drama, Biography

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Patch Adams

1998
Comedy
Drama
1h 55m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 31 Jul 2015
72
22nd
Ironically, this movie about a doctor who celebrates life will make you want to kill yourself.
Rated 31 Jul 2015
paxtonPaxton
Rated 11 Mar 2013
12
0th
I'm not sure that I could convey to you in words my loathing for this film. The only time I laughed is when the music got all dark and you suddenly realize that Patch's girlfriend is dead. That's pretty sick, but I saw this in the theater, while on a date, that did not go well, mostly because of the aforementioned laughing.
Rated 11 Mar 2013
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
11th
Shamefully bad melodrama that expects us to believe that kids would actually laugh at Robin Williams in a clown nose instead of recoiling in terror.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
1
5th
So fucking sappy, so syrupy sweet, so offensively, absurdly shmaltzy that even as a kid I was absolutely shocked by what I was seeing. It gave me diabetes, and now I have to get a shot every day. I mean, just read the plot summary. Jesus christ.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 03 Sep 2008
20
1st
First and foremost: there is a doctor in this film who runs a hospital for sick and dying children. This doctor is such an over-the-top, not-even-in-the-movies a--hole that he reprimands Patch Adams for entertaining the children and making them laugh! I'm not making this up. Also: all of the jokes fall flat.
Rated 03 Sep 2008
lauratronlauratron
Rated 31 Dec 2008
20
1st
Have I actually seen this or am I creating hideous false memories taken from all the other Robin Williams outings I have had the misfortune to watch..?
Rated 31 Dec 2008
andaghandagh
Rated 30 Jan 2009
0
0th
If there's one thing I don't miss about the 90s it's all these preachy schlocky sentimental Robin Williams movies.
Rated 30 Jan 2009
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 01 Aug 2009
1
4th
Urge to kill rising.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
msworddocmsworddoc
Rated 17 May 2010
20
4th
a mentally ill man demonstrates the true horror of socialized medicine
Rated 17 May 2010
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 09 Nov 2008
2
21st
Maybe the sappiest movie ever made.
Rated 09 Nov 2008
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 07 Mar 2015
21
5th
Robin Williams stars as a guy who fights for his right to annoy everyone around him. The comedy is Williams at his most obnoxious.
Rated 07 Mar 2015
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 18 Dec 2018
33
4th
noodle pool.
Rated 18 Dec 2018
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 08 Jun 2007
28
5th
One of the most manipulative films ever made. Disgustingly sappy. Shadyac shows time and time again that he should not be near a camera EVER.
Rated 08 Jun 2007
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 13 Jun 2007
70
58th
Very well acted as usual... I'm a big robin Williams Fan
Rated 13 Jun 2007
jasonmyersjasonmyers
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
13th
blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
Rated 14 Aug 2007
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
4th
This Just In: Schmaltzy Williams film inflicted on holiday audiences for 7th consecutive Christmas!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kairostimeKairos_Time
Rated 14 Aug 2007
46
11th
I love Robin Williams, but this movie promotes communism.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
losencilislosencilis
Rated 09 Jan 2009
1
1st
so gay!
Rated 09 Jan 2009
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 17 Jan 2009
7
12th
I must be a heartless monster because this movie bored me. Isn't there something in the Geneva Convention that specifically prohibits the use of bad comedy on terminally ill children? There isn't? Better get on that...
Rated 17 Jan 2009
hedphursthedphurst
Rated 31 Jan 2009
50
36th
Heartwarming, but that's not really what I'm looking for in a movie. I've got family and pets for that.
Rated 31 Jan 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Aug 2009
2
21st
"You know anything about proctology yet? Good, take care of this asshole for me." LMFAO
Rated 09 Aug 2009
sheddlesheddle
Rated 28 Jul 2010
25
15th
arr rrrrrrggggggunnnnnhhhhhh
Rated 28 Jul 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 31 Dec 2011
45
13th
From Mike Nelsons review of Patch Adams in his Movie Megacheese book. "I think we can say with some certainty that anyone who's ever seen a balloon animal act is thinking, somewhere in the back of his mind, how nice it would be to die."
Rated 31 Dec 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
60
12th
Aaaaaaarghhhhhh. This is a perfect example of why people find Robin Williams annoying.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 12 Jan 2007
65
30th
Icky.
Rated 12 Jan 2007
hound16HOUND16
Rated 16 Jan 2007
60
6th
gay
Rated 16 Jan 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 02 Mar 2007
50
35th
Good film.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
murravenerMurravener
Rated 02 Mar 2007
78
53rd
This is a heartwarming comedy that allows Williams to allow his own talents to shine both dramatically and comedically, although it does get a tad slow at times.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 06 Mar 2007
0
3rd
The sound of the world's smallest violin...
Rated 06 Mar 2007
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 28 Apr 2016
12
55th
W4E1P1S1V1M1A1R2.
Rated 28 Apr 2016
juicejuice
Rated 26 May 2007
55
48th
Depressing. Williams is still the man.
Rated 26 May 2007
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 12 Jul 2007
82
28th
Meh. It was okay...
Rated 12 Jul 2007
boobjuiceBoobjuice
Rated 21 Jul 2007
13
10th
No.
Rated 21 Jul 2007
huychuHuychu
Rated 30 Jul 2007
3
0th
Robin Williams begins to use his career as a bedpan with this monstrosity.
Rated 30 Jul 2007
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
66
18th
Technically competent, and I really like Williams, but ultimately a bit too saccharine.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
56th
Your typical run-of-the-mill cookie-cutter feel-good film, just with Robin Williams thrown in for good measure.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
movieguy1920movieguy1920
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
60th
A much better film than people gave it credit. And what exactly is wrong with a feel-good film? Isn't that one of the reasons people watch movies to begin with? Give this movie a chance. You'll feel good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
aushabfanaus_hab_fan
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
1st
Teh Sux0rz. Why would you watch this? I laughed once, and I got angry 10 times. don't waste your time
Rated 14 Aug 2007
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 19 Sep 2015
7
63rd
Williams is brilliant as the titular character: Goofy and sweet (the first red nose scene with the kids is heart-melting), gleefully subversive ("At your cervix!"; the grad mooning), and endearingly idealistic (see his late-night brainstorm with Carin). The powerful combination of humour and sentimentality throughout is enough to make the heart burst-or at least let the film's cliched set-ups and lazily brisk pacing (the hints of dark tragedy begged for more time) slide, for the most part.
Rated 19 Sep 2015
tinybonanzaTinyBonanza
Rated 07 Oct 2013
79
91st
masterful
Rated 07 Oct 2013
jjdarwinjjdarwin
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
13th
It was fine the first time, but somehow everywhere I turned this movie was playing, and it got really old really quick. This happen to anyone else?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
k44renk44ren
Rated 19 Aug 2007
80
41st
robin plays a doctor based on a real person... ut his humor is not readily accepted by traditionalists
Rated 19 Aug 2007
squidgetsquidget
Rated 21 Aug 2007
78
45th
Ugh. Had to watch for school. no good memories here.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
25
26th
ok
Rated 21 Aug 2007
jonquilljonquill
Rated 11 Sep 2007
42
3rd
Can Robin perscribe himself some Ritalin?
Rated 11 Sep 2007
dorothyozDorothyOz
Rated 23 Aug 2015
65
39th
Fairly average
Rated 23 Aug 2015
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 20 Jan 2008
62
34th
An odd film, trying to be funny while acting as drama. Robin Williams is never entirely convincing, but the film isn't as bad as the critics would have you believe.
Rated 20 Jan 2008
detonathorDetonathor
Rated 20 Jan 2008
10
6th
Yuck!
Rated 20 Jan 2008
bkudriabkudria
Rated 27 Jan 2008
88
62nd
A fun film about the true-life laugh doctor Patch Adams. Inspiring.
Rated 27 Jan 2008
megamanMegaMan
Rated 10 Feb 2008
80
45th
Saw it once, it was good! Probably won't watch it again though.
Rated 10 Feb 2008
swimlalaswimlala
Rated 11 Feb 2008
90
73rd
Heartwarming and funny! Robin Williams is amazing!
Rated 11 Feb 2008
ktappektappe
Rated 22 Mar 2008
11
3rd
Cloying. 'Nuff said.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
dmbmotherDMBMother
Rated 07 Aug 2015
81
19th
Funny, poignant. Slightly cheesy, but worth watching. Robin Williams - need anyone say more?
Rated 07 Aug 2015
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
66
46th
* Casting, Acting : 6 * Script : 7 * Directing, Aura : 7 * Ease of Viewing : 6 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 May 2008
88
95th
a love it or hate it drama, and i love it.
Rated 17 May 2008
ofallpiecesofallpieces
Rated 31 May 2008
86
74th
Robin Williams has a lot of heart in this movie. Every time I see it, it leaves impact after impact.
Rated 31 May 2008
sorksork
Rated 02 Jun 2008
23
12th
When does Robin Williams stop being funny and start being lame? In this movie.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 14 Jun 2008
48
49th
okay
Rated 14 Jun 2008
icromaholicxicromaholicx
Rated 22 Jun 2008
55
20th
Fluff.
Rated 22 Jun 2008
bampbamp
Rated 08 Jul 2008
50
3rd
aff
Rated 08 Jul 2008
sheepslashersheepslasher
Rated 23 Aug 2012
1
11th
MORE LIKE HACK ADAMS
Rated 23 Aug 2012
tathieltathiel
Rated 29 Aug 2008
70
29th
Nice movie.
Rated 29 Aug 2008
mottmeistermottmeister
Rated 05 Sep 2008
100
0th
Excellent a must see
Rated 05 Sep 2008
teeceeteecee
Rated 17 Sep 2008
40
54th
Stakkels Patch
Rated 17 Sep 2008
omicron91Omicron91
Rated 15 Oct 2008
65
41st
Not bad, a little slow at times.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
quail_butterQuail Butter
Rated 15 Oct 2008
95
86th
So, so sweet.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
tsvetetsvete
Rated 12 Sep 2016
85
42nd
1
Rated 12 Sep 2016
isobelmoonIsobelmoon
Rated 26 Dec 2008
38
35th
A nice story told by a perennial bufon.
Rated 26 Dec 2008
fragglerockrFragglerockr
Rated 27 Dec 2008
99
88th
inspirational
Rated 27 Dec 2008
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 09 Jun 2022
53
13th
Well intentioned effort has its moments, and this humanistic fight against a bureaucracy is as worthy a subject as any for a movie, but it quickly becomes clear that the director of ACE VENTURA has no business attempting this sort of “Oscar bait” movie. Dramatic elements are too heavy-handed, with one blind-siding incident so out of left field, it conjures a derisory laugh; Williams does his best, but struggles when the character switches to weepy and mopey in the film's protracted second half.
Rated 09 Jun 2022
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 04 Mar 2009
35
37th
- 30 points for the hairiest butt I never wanted to see.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
ewaltersewalters
Rated 12 Mar 2009
70
28th
Cute
Rated 12 Mar 2009
beccajonesbeccajones
Rated 23 Mar 2009
50
17th
I don't like Robin Williams very much and this is not the kind of movie I like, but I have to face it: it's a beautiful story.
Rated 23 Mar 2009
naurunauru
Rated 19 Apr 2009
75
84th
A remarkable story, brilliantly portrayed by Robin Williams. This film is at once heart warming and hilarious.
Rated 19 Apr 2009
spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 23 Apr 2009
70
60th
Hope you want a double dose of depression!
Rated 23 Apr 2009
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 16 Jun 2021
70
83rd
eng; [patch adams]; ein angehender Arzt bricht mit konventionen und integriert das lachen in den medizinischen alltag um die Heilung zu verbessern.;
Rated 16 Jun 2021
gkfilmgkfilm
Rated 23 Jun 2012
70
77th
3 of 4 -- Entertainment. 1 of 2 -- Food For Thought. 2 of 2 -- Opens The Heart. 1 of 2 -- Sustainability Values.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
rufusRufus
Rated 19 Jul 2009
75
16th
I really like this movie. Robin Williams is great and in parts its even a tear jerker.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
the_ratlingThe Ratling
Rated 20 Jul 2009
71
17th
A nice thinker film, but it trails a bit on the dry side. Makes me wish they spent a bit more time working on the character relationships in the movie instead of creating strawmen out of the administration of the hospital.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
40
29th
Manipulative and overly melodramatic. That said it is likable in a shameful sort of way.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
juggernautrJuggernautR
Rated 23 Apr 2020
55
11th
The king of all overly sentimental Robin Williams vehicles (and there are a lot of them)
Rated 23 Apr 2020
jenner1407jenner1407
Rated 23 Feb 2015
50
4th
Bless you, Robin, but insufferable.
Rated 23 Feb 2015
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 05 Nov 2014
1
2nd
Patch Adams is a film I completely misjudged. It presents itself as a light hearted film but it's far from it. As much as I love Robin Williams, he feels miscast here and his humour doesn't translate well on screen. And it comes across uncomfortable and incredibly misplaced. Tonally it's all over the place and ultimately Patch Adams struggles to establish an identity. I can't recall many other films that are as manipulative as this. And it leaves an incredibly nasty and saccharine taste.
Rated 05 Nov 2014
countyhellcounty_hell
Rated 21 Sep 2009
30
7th
i think the summary says it all, "even if it means risking his own career" ... huh?!? these kids are dying, and you cannot try to help them along by injecting humor into their lives? AND, this was based on a true story??!
Rated 21 Sep 2009
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 04 Oct 2009
15
4th
Irredeemable
Rated 04 Oct 2009
ltmovieltmovie
Rated 11 Oct 2009
90
38th
feel good movie. And Patch has a point... Laughter is a good thing to do if you're sick.
Rated 11 Oct 2009
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 27 Nov 2009
40
28th
If all doctor's could just bathe their patients in noodles, the world would be a happier place.
Rated 27 Nov 2009
kiralioKiralio
Rated 08 Dec 2009
40
30th
2/5
Rated 08 Dec 2009
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 08 Mar 2020
69
52nd
69
Rated 08 Mar 2020
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 11 Feb 2015
55
30th
It's not all that bad, but there are better "heartwarming Robin Williams comedies based on true stories" you could be spending your time on.
Rated 11 Feb 2015
maxpower01maxpower01
Rated 20 Sep 2010
10
4th
Cliche and sappy. Pass.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
laetitiaLaetitia
Rated 25 Sep 2010
24
4th
I hate Robin Williams.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 23 Nov 2010
1
1st
One of the most awful films I've seen, but more remarkable is the fact that with regard to Robin Williams, you could still do much worse.
Rated 23 Nov 2010
davisty69davisty69
Rated 16 Jan 2011
78
28th
Sad and funny family movie
Rated 16 Jan 2011
cakeucakeu
Rated 12 Feb 2020
89
79th
i liked it had some inappropriate stuff but for the rest pretty good movies
Rated 12 Feb 2020
thorn969thorn969
Rated 03 Feb 2015
41
35th
Sweet, funny movie... the true story is touching... the vagina jokes... a bit over the top. But... not bad.
Rated 03 Feb 2015
medinavimedinavi
Rated 03 Aug 2019
62
26th
Filmin vermek istediği mesaj ile ana karakterin motivasyonu arasinda ciddi bir sorun var. Bu sebeple senaryo bir noktadan sonra kendi üstüne çöküyor. Robin williams ve küçük rolüne rağmen PSH yine şahane.
Rated 03 Aug 2019
mambazoMambazo
Rated 03 Jul 2011
0
1st
Fuck this movie
Rated 03 Jul 2011
troothTrooth
Rated 23 Nov 2011
68
46th
It's a pretty by-the-book comedy/drama, but at least it doesn't deviate from the formula and screw things up beyond repair. It just really hits everything on the nose. No pun intended, I guess.
Rated 23 Nov 2011
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 30 Dec 2011
49
24th
Gotta give it props for that movie poster, how is that not the most touching movie poster ever made.
Rated 30 Dec 2011

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