Patch Adams
Laughter is contagious.
1998 | 115m | English
Popularity: 7 (history)
| Director: | Tom Shadyac |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Patch Adams, Steve Oedekerk |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 25, 1998 |
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| Director: | Tom Shadyac |
| Writer: | Patch Adams, Steve Oedekerk |
| Genres: | Comedy, Drama |
| Keywords | nurse, based on novel or book, 1970s, based on true story, psychiatric hospital, hospital, doctor, suicidal thoughts, medical school, determination, medical drama, 1960s, based on real person |
| Production Companies | Universal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions, Blue Wolf, Farrell/Minoff |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $202,292,902
Budget: $50,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 10, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Robin Williams | Hunter 'Patch' Adams |
| Monica Potter | Carin Fisher |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | Mitch Roman |
| Daniel London | Truman Schiff |
| Bob Gunton | Dean Walcott |
| Harve Presnell | Dean Anderson |
| Peter Coyote | Bill Davis |
| Michael Jeter | Rudy |
| Josef Sommer | Dr. Eaton |
| Irma P. Hall | Joletta |
| Barry Shabaka Henley | Emmet |
| Frances Lee McCain | Judy |
| Daniella Kuhn | Adelane |
| James Greene | Bile |
| Harold Gould | Arthur Mendelson |
| Bruce Bohne | Trevor Beene |
| Harry Groener | Dr. Prack |
| Steven Anthony Jones | Charlie |
| Richard Kiley | Dr. Titan |
| Douglas Roberts | Larry |
| Ellen Albertini Dow | Aggie |
| Alan Tudyk | Everton |
| Ryan Hurst | Neil |
| Peter Siteri | Chess Man |
| Don West | Instructor |
| Greg Sestero | Jaime |
| Jason Aaron Baca | Patch Pirate |
| Ismael 'East' Carlo | Hispanic Father |
| Diane Amos | Older Waitress |
| Andy Arness | Orderly (uncredited) |
| Renee Rogers | Receptionist |
| Dot-Marie Jones | Miss Meat |
| Ralph Peduto | Organizer |
| Norman Alden | Truck Driver |
| Sonya Eddy | Older Waitress |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Don Zimmerman | Editor |
| Hallie D'Amore | Makeup Artist |
| Scott Hill | Visual Effects Editor |
| Ric McElvin | Set Decoration |
| Catherine Childers | Hairstylist |
| Paul Sanchez | First Assistant Camera |
| Patch Adams | Novel |
| Frank Bennett | Orchestrator |
| Judith A. Cory | Key Hair Stylist |
| Ashley Fardys | Art Department Coordinator |
| Patrick Loungway | Camera Operator |
| Beau Bonneau | Casting |
| Butch West | Construction Coordinator |
| Patrick McArdle | First Assistant Camera |
| Carol DePasquale | Script Supervisor |
| Sam Richards | CG Supervisor |
| James Nedza | Art Direction |
| Randall Guth | Sound Effects Editor |
| Guy T. Wiedmann | Visual Effects Editor |
| Michael Hilkene | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Linda DeScenna | Production Design |
| Mindy Hall | Makeup Artist |
| Jeff Carson | Music Supervisor |
| Dan O'Connell | Foley Artist |
| Karyn Huston | Hairstylist |
| Nancy Servin | Seamstress |
| Cheri Minns | Makeup Artist |
| Mary C. Lane | Costume Supervisor |
| Piero Mura | Sound Effects Editor |
| Gary Dahlquist | Rigging Gaffer |
| Odin Benitez | Sound Effects Editor |
| Jenny Fulle | Visual Effects Producer |
| David Blitstein | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Sheena Duggal | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Kim Petrosky | Casting |
| Gaston Biraben | Dialogue Editor |
| John T. Cucci | Foley Artist |
| Judy L. Ruskin | Costume Design |
| Rafael E. Sánchez | Gaffer |
| Avram D. Gold | Dialogue Editor |
| Christopher T. Welch | ADR Editor |
| Kirk A. Holland | Transportation Co-Captain |
| Joseph Gray | Construction Foreman |
| Tom Shadyac | Director |
| Steve Oedekerk | Screenplay |
| Marc Shaiman | Original Music Composer |
| Phedon Papamichael | Director of Photography |
| Debra Zane | Casting |
| Jeff Atmajian | Orchestrator |
| Kim Marks | Camera Operator |
| Melinda Sue Gordon | Still Photographer |
| Daryl Tucker | Electrician |
| Charles Croughwell | Stunt Coordinator |
| Dean Zimmerman | Assistant Editor |
| Michael McGee | Special Props |
| Julia Rivas Frey | Visual Effects Producer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Marvin Minoff | Producer |
| Barry Kemp | Producer |
| Mike Farrell | Producer |
| Charles Newirth | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 33 | 45 | 22 |
| 2024 | 5 | 38 | 51 | 25 |
| 2024 | 6 | 28 | 46 | 19 |
| 2024 | 7 | 32 | 58 | 19 |
| 2024 | 8 | 73 | 177 | 20 |
| 2024 | 9 | 24 | 38 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 | 32 | 65 | 17 |
| 2024 | 11 | 25 | 41 | 17 |
| 2024 | 12 | 24 | 38 | 18 |
| 2025 | 1 | 27 | 40 | 18 |
| 2025 | 2 | 21 | 35 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 9 | 30 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 2025 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
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