Patch Adams (1998)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Patch Adams
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Netflix | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +5 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +6 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +6 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Patch Adams in 65 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Patch Adams 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. Patch Adams is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1998-12-25, runtime 115 minutes.
Is Patch Adams worth watching?
TMDB users rate Patch Adams 7.3 out of 10 from 3,556 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Patch Adams?
In the United Kingdom, Patch Adams is free to watch on YouTube Free and can be rented from Apple TV and Rakuten TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Tom Shadyac
Cast
- Robin Williams as Patch Adams
- Daniel London as Truman
- Monica Potter as Carin
- Philip Seymour Hoffman as Mitch
- Bob Gunton as Dean Walcott
- Josef Sommer as Dr. Eaton
- Irma P. Hall as Joletta
- Frances Lee McCain as Judy
- Harve Presnell as Dean Anderson
- Daniella Kuhn as Adelane
- Peter Coyote as Bill Davis
- James Greene as Bile
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Sources
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