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Where to watch “Patch Adams” (1998) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.
What to expect (spoiler-free)
Here’s what to expect from “ (1998), without spoilers.
Genre-wise, it leans into Comedy, Drama, with a runtime around 115 minutes.
Cast highlights include Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London.
For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.
Topics & keywords
based on novel or book, nurse, 1970s, based on true story, psychiatric hospital, hospital, doctor, suicidal thoughts, medical school, determination, medical drama, 1960s
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Plot
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.
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