Tom Shadyac
Director
Patch Adams (1998)
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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Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions, Blue Wolf, Farrell/Minoff
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
55
1.5
Recommendations
Runtime: 115 min.
Released: Dec. 25, 1998
Digital Release: March 10, 2012
Status: Released
Budget: $50,000,000
Revenue: $202,292,902
Certification: PG-13
Parental Guide: 13+
