Patch Adams (1998)

Patch Adams (1998)
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The fact-based story of an unconventional physician who attempted to heal patients with laughter, based on his own book and mixing equal doses of scatological humor and pathos. Robin Williams stars as Hunter Adams, a troubled young man who commits himself to a mental institution in the late 1960s. His experiences there convince Adams to become a doctor, and he enrolls in medical school, where he is appalled at the cold, clinical professionalism that alienates patients from their caregivers. Determined to provide emotional and spiritual relief as well as medicine, Adams clowns around for his patients, getting to know them personally. Although his efforts seem to work wonders and the hospital nursing staff is grateful for the levity Adams provides, his methods alienate his uptight roommate Mitch (Philip Seymour Hoffman) as well as the staff and faculty of his school. Adams perseveres, however, even starting his own low-cost rural clinic called the Gesundheit Institute, and wooing a pretty fellow student, Carin (Monica Potter). Tragedy strikes, and Adams' career is put in jeopardy, forcing him to defend his style and philosophy before a board of jurists determined to bar him from practicing medicine. Patch Adams (1998) was produced by former M*A*S*H (1972-83) star Mike Farrell, who met the real-life Adams when the offbeat doctor served as an advisor to the actor's popular TV series. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Starring:
Robin WilliamsDaniel London, (more)
Director(s):
Tom Shadyac
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Synopsis of Patch Adams

The fact-based story of an unconventional physician who attempted to heal patients with laughter, based on his own book and mixing equal doses of scatological humor and pathos. Robin Williams stars as Hunter Adams, a troubled young man who commits himself to a mental institution in the late 1960s. His experiences there convince Adams to become a doctor, and he enrolls in medical school, where he is appalled at the cold, clinical professionalism that alienates patients from their caregivers. Determined to provide emotional and spiritual relief as well as medicine, Adams clowns around for his patients, getting to know them personally. Although his efforts seem to work wonders and the hospital nursing staff is grateful for the levity Adams provides, his methods alienate his uptight roommate Mitch (Philip Seymour Hoffman) as well as the staff and faculty of his school. Adams perseveres, however, even starting his own low-cost rural clinic called the Gesundheit Institute, and wooing a pretty fellow student, Carin (Monica Potter). Tragedy strikes, and Adams' career is put in jeopardy, forcing him to defend his style and philosophy before a board of jurists determined to bar him from practicing medicine. Patch Adams (1998) was produced by former M*A*S*H (1972-83) star Mike Farrell, who met the real-life Adams when the offbeat doctor served as an advisor to the actor's popular TV series. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
116 mins

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Director(s):
Tom Shadyac
Writer(s):
Steve Oedekerk
Producer(s):
Marvin MinoffBarry KempCharles James Newirth
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Adult Language, Adult Humor)
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Adam B.

Robin Williams does a great job capturing Patch Adams desires, humor and community service. An excellent tribute to the real life man.

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Jennifer S.

This is a movie about the hmman drive to help another man. Using unconventional meathods for the time, Patch Adams is able to reach his patents on a level never yet seen in medicine. His philosophy of humor as medicine is revolutionary. Robin Williams does an extrodinary job of combining happyness with sadness, humor with drama and old with new. A definate must see for any one who thinks out side the box.

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Greg A.

This is a fantastic, yet touching film about real life character and doctor Patch Adams. Williams is excellent!

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