Patch Adams (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Patch Adams is a 1998 biographical drama directed by Tom Shadyac, starring Robin Williams. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $202.3 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Tom Shadyac
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $90M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Patch Adams About?
The premise of Patch Adams without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This inspiring true story follows a man who, after struggling with personal hardships, decides to pursue a career in medicine. Driven by a desire to bring joy and compassion to patients, he challenges traditional medical practices, believing laughter and human connection are vital to healing. His unconventional methods and founding of a groundbreaking clinic spark controversy while profoundly impacting the lives of those around him, leading to self-discovery and a re-evaluation of how healthcare should be delivered.
Patch Adams Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on real person
- doctor
- hospital
- based on true story
- character name as title
- man wears eyeglasses
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- ford
- ford car
- ford falcon
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- medical drama
- original author as character
- clown nose
- ends with a freeze frame
- suicidal thoughts
- docudrama drama
- nurse
- student
- psychiatric hospital
- medical school
- friendliness
- cancer patient
- friendly doctor
- determination
- graduation
- psst
- reference to karl malden
- red nose
- reference to walt whitman
- kiss on the lips
- shouting surprise
- birthday surprise
- balloon
- reference to the new york yankees
- reference to babe ruth
- 1970s
- year 1971
- 2 years later
- finger gun
- reference to adolf hitler
- reference to wilt chamberlain
- self narration
- scene during opening credits
- begins with narration
- mental health
- psychiatric patient
- psychiatric ward
- year 1969
Patch Adams Cast
Robin Williams stars in Patch Adams. Directed by Tom Shadyac.
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Director Tom Shadyac
Patch Adams Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Patch Adams 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 21% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 26 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 73% User score
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Patch Adams Plot Summary
What happens in Patch Adams from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1969, Hunter ‘Patch’ Adams, Robin Williams after developing suicidal thoughts, admits himself to a mental institution. There, he discovers that humor and human connection can ease pain more effectively than traditional doctor-centered psychotherapy, giving him a renewed sense of purpose. This experience steers him toward a dream of becoming a medical doctor, and he leaves the facility with that goal in mind. Two years later, he enrolls at the Medical College of Virginia as its oldest first-year student, ready to challenge a system that often feels sterile and impersonal.
Full summary
The whole story of Patch Adams, scene by scene
Patch Adams Box Office & Budget
Patch Adams grossed $202.3 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $135 million came from the US and Canada and $67.3 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$202.3M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $135M
- International
- $67.3M
- Budget
- $90M
Patch Adams Awards & Nominations
Patch Adams won 1 award from 3 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1999, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1999 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Robin Williams
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
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Oscars 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score)
Patch Adams Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Patch Adams.
How Well Do You Know Patch Adams?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the title character, Patch Adams?
Cars in Patch Adams
13 cars on screen, including the 1964 Ford Falcon and the 1947 GMC PD 3751.
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1947 GMC PD 3751 Minor role -
1964 Mercury Comet Minor role -
1961 Buick Invicta Background role
Patch Adams Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Docteur Patch” and “Целитель Адамс”.
- Also known as
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- Docteur Patch
- Целитель Адамс
- 心灵点滴
- Doktor Flastr
- パッチ・アダムス トゥルー・ストーリー
- פאטץ' אדאמס
- Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso
- 패치 아담스
- Закрпа Адамс
- Пач Адамс
- Цілитель Адамс
- Lopas Adamsas
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- Doktor Flajster
- 妙手情真
- 心靈點滴, მკურნალი ადამსი
- Patch Adams, un doctor trăsnit
- پچ آدامز
- คุณหมออิอ๊ะ คนไข้เฮฮา
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Patch Adams FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Patch Adams, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Patch Adams?
Patch Adams runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Patch Adams released?
Patch Adams was released on December 25, 1998.
Who directed Patch Adams?
Patch Adams was directed by Tom Shadyac.
More films by Tom Shadyac Who is in the cast of Patch Adams?
Patch Adams stars Robin Williams.
How much did Patch Adams make at the box office?
Patch Adams grossed $202.3 million worldwide ($135 million domestic, $67.3 million international) on a budget of $90 million.
How is Patch Adams rated?
Patch Adams has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 26 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did Patch Adams win?
Patch Adams won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1999.
Does Patch Adams have a post-credit scene?
No. Patch Adams has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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