| | | Laughter is contagious.
Features: DVD, Full Picture Aspect Ratio, Aspect Ratio 1.33:1, English, Dolby, Dolby Digital (5.1)
Patch Adams (Robin Williams) is studying to be a doctor at the Medical College of Virginia. He begins to entertain hospital patients at bedside in defiance of the strict rule prohibiting such contact before the third year. His outrageous antics put him in conflict with the stuffy medical establishment, particularly the dean of the med school. Although Patch has high grades, the dean declares him not cut out to be a doctor and accuses him of practicing medicine without a license. Patch's graduation and future as a doctor are at risk because of his firm belief that laughter is contagious.
"A movie of depth and delight!" Susan Stark, Detroit News
"A sure-fire crowd-pleaser!" Philip Muntch, Guideline
"Brilliant!" Gene Shalit, The Today Show
"Humor abounds in this relatively simple, straightforward movie with a character audiences feel for." Matthew Leary, Radio Free Entertainment
"Williams has an amazing knack for breathing new life into his persona, and Patch Adams is a fine showcase for his talent." Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle
"...an engaging, funny and touching story." Screen It!
Editor's Note
Tom Shadyac's (ACE VENTURA) film tells the true story of Hunter "Patch" Adams (Robin Williams), an aspiring doctor in the 1970's who attempted to treat his patients with a medicine that modern science had totally disregarded: humor. After a stint in a mental hospital where he discovers his need to help others, a young Patch enters medical school. There he develops his own methods of reaching patients as an antidote to the the pomposity he witnesses in his instructors and fellow students. While his patients and fellow staff members appreciate his approach, the powers-that-be frown upon his "unschooled" methods and attempt to prevent him from practicing. Philip Seymour Hoffman (MAGNOLIA) and Monica Potter (ALONG CAME A SPIDER) co-star in this crowd pleaser based on a book by Adams.
| Features | Cast/crew Bios | | Production Notes | | Theatrical Trailer | | Web Access | | Film Highlights |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 6/24/2008 |
| Running Time: 116 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1998 | | Catalog ID: 20586 | | UPC: 00025192058622 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 4:3 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Academy Award (1999) | | | Marc Shaiman, Nominee, Best Music, Original Music or Comedy Score | |
American Comedy Award (1999) | | | Robin Williams, Nominee, Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) | |
Golden Globe (1999) | | | Patch Adams, Nominee, Best Motion Picture-Comedy/Musical | | | Robin Williams, Nominee, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture-Comedy/Musical |
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| | Professional Reviews | Box Office
"...[Williams] brings a magic and charm to this character that no one else could....PATCH ADAMS succeeds in putting a twinkle in your eye..." 02/01/1999 p.60San Francisco Chronicle 0 of 10
Patch Adams is a perfect vehicle for Robin Williams. He again plays the compassionate, manic clown that has been his main character throughout his movie career. And audiences love his wild end runs. Williams has an amazing knack for breathing new life into his persona, and Patch Adams, opening today, is a fine showcase for his talent. Only Williams could could play the part (although he seems too old to be a medical student). - Peter Stack
Box Office Online Reviews 0 of 10
...this is Robin Williams we're talking about, and he brings a magic and charm to this character that no one else could. The film's best moments come at the beginning when Patch is self-committed at a mental institution and helps his roommate overcome his fears of imaginary squirrels by shooting them with an equally invisible bazooka. The supporting cast is also noteworthy, though romantic interest Monica Potter (Without Limits) plays the ice queen with such steely resolve that it would be tough to fathom why Patch would even be interested in her if she didn't so closely resemble Julia Roberts. Philip Seymour Hoffman (recently seen stalking Lara Flynn Boyle in Happiness) plays Patch's suspicious roommate with an intimidating intensity. Patch Adams succeeds in putting a twinkle in your eye. - Annlee Ellingson
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