Patch Adams (1998)
PG-13 1h 55m 7.0/10 IMDb
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.
Director: Tom Shadyac
Cast: Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London, Bob Gunton
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a child Suicide (discussed or ideation) Terminal illness
Phobias & Sensory
Needles / medical procedures
Violence & Physical Harm
Self-harm / suicide (depicted)
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