Movies like Patch Adams

Key Features:: Biopic, Medical drama, Unconventional methods, Inspirational, Based on true story, Compassion, Eccentric character, Idealism, Friendship, Medical school, Mental health, Tragedy, Activism
Tone:: humorous, earnest, dramatic
Target Audience:: Fans of feel-good movies, Those interested in medicine, Inspirational stories, Baby Boomers
Emotional Arc:: Hope → Joy → Loss → Resilience

Patch Adams

1998-12-25

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.

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Cast

Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London, Bob Gunton, Harve Presnell, Peter Coyote, Michael Jeter, Josef Sommer, Irma P. Hall

Crew

Tom Shadyac, Steve Oedekerk

Rating

★7.3(3349 votes)