Patch Adams

[1998, Movie]

Patch Adams: Review

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Shamelessly contrived and sanctimoniously manipulative, this is yet another assembly-line vehicle for Robin Williams and his wild-man-with-a-heart-of-gold shtick. Based on the story of real-life West Virginia physician Hunter "Patch" Adams, director Tom Shadyac's film has good intentions, but they're all buried beneath a two-hour avalanche of squirm-inducing cliches. Williams is as subtle as a jackhammer in his portrayal of the idealistic Adams, an ex-mental patient turned m... read more

Patch Adams: Cast & Details

Year: 1998
Rated PG-13

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Cast
Robin Williams: Hunter "Patch" Adams
Daniel London: Truman
Monica Potter: Carin
Philip Seymour Hoffman: Mitch
Bob Gunton: Dean Walcott
Josef Sommer: Dr. Eaton

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