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Patch Adams

Laughter is contagious.
1998 | 115m | English

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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
Director: Tom Shadyac
Writer: Steve Oedekerk, Patch Adams, Maureen Mylander
Genres:
Keywords nurse, based on novel or book, 1970s, psychiatric hospital, doctor, suicidal thoughts, medical school, medical drama, 1960s, based on real person, médico
Production Companies Universal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions, Blue Wolf, Farrell/Minoff
Box Office Revenue: $202,292,902
Budget: $50,000,000
Updates Updated: Jan 12, 2026
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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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
Domenique Lozano Passerby
Ken Hoffman Big Texan
Roy Conrad E.R. Doctor
Jay Jacobus Jack Walton
Geoff Fiorito 3rd Year Student
Samuel Sheng 3rd Year Student
Kathleen Stefano Margery
Piers Mackenzie Dr. Hashman
Alex Gonzalez Hispanic Boy
Jake Bowen Bryan
Richard J. Silberg Psych Patient
James Anthony Cotton Psych Patient
Michael X. Sommers Psych Patient
David Fine Psych Patient
James Carraway Psych Patient
J. Stephen Coyle Psych Patient
Wanda McCaddon Woman in Lobby
Wanda Christine Nurse Klegg
Lorri Holt Pediatric Nurse
Stephanie Smith Laughing Nurse
Mary DeLorenzo Nurse
Vivis Colombetti Hysterical Woman (as Vivis)
Donna Kimball Waitress
Lydell M. Cheshier Younger Man
Kelvin Han Yee Orderly (as Kelvin Yee)
Doreen Foo Croft Asian Woman (as Doreen Chou Croft)
Bill Roberson Fred Jarvis
Randy Oglesby Pinstriped Man
Vilma Vitanva Maria (as Vilma Vitanza)
Bonnie Johnson Walcott's Secretary
Karen Pavlick Mrs. Davis (as Karen Michel)
James Allen Ed
Katherine Fitzhugh Mrs. O'Bannon (as Katherine A. Fitzhugh)
Kyle Timothy Smith Davis Son
Jonathan Holder Davis Son
Shannon Orrock Receptionist
George Lee Boardroom Doctor (as George Lee Masters)
Dan P. Hannafin Boardroom Doctor (as Daniel P. Hannafin)
Roger W. Durrett Boardroom Doctor
Ralph David Westfall Gynecologist
Thom McIntyre Gynecologist
Michael Stanton Kennedy Gynecologist (as Michael Kennedy)
David Acuff Dr. Anderson (uncredited)
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
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
Daryl Tucker Electrician
Charles Croughwell Stunt Coordinator
Dean Zimmerman Assistant Editor
Michael McGee Special Props
Julia Rivas Frey Visual Effects Producer
Patch Adams Novel
Melinda Sue Gordon Still Photographer
Maureen Mylander Book
Name Title
Marvin Minoff Producer
Barry Kemp Producer
Mike Farrell Producer
Charles Newirth Producer
Marsha Garces Williams Executive Producer
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