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Patch Adams

1998·1h 55m·PG-13
DramaBiographyRomanceComedy
IMDb Rating
★ 6.9/10
130,381 votes
Metascore
26
Metacritic

The true story of the heroic Hunter "Patch" Adams who's determined to become a medical doctor because of his desire to help other people. He ventures where no doctor ever ventured before utilizing humor and pathos.

Patch Adams is a 1998 drama biography movie directed by Tom Shadyac, starring Robin Williams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Monica Potter. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 from 130,381 votes and runs 1h 55m.

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Director
Tom Shadyac
Stars
Robin Williams
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Monica Potter
Daniel London
Details
1998-12-25
115 min
Movie
PG-13
★ United States
★ English
Keywords
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