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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.
Inside the sterile, rigid walls of a 1970s medical school, a rogue student uses laughter to puncture the cold indifference of traditional healthcare. This heartfelt rebellion proves that genuine human connection can heal far more effectively than any prescription.
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Tom Shadyac
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Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London, Bob Gunton, Harve Presnell, Peter Coyote, Michael Jeter, Josef Sommer, Irma P. Hall
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Patch Adams
You can stream Patch Adams (1998) on Peacock with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
7.3/10
RT Critics
22%
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Director
Tom Shadyac
Cast
Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London, Bob Gunton, Harve Presnell, Peter Coyote, Michael Jeter, Josef Sommer, Irma P. Hall
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Patch Adams is streaming on Peacock. Rent Patch Adams on Apple TV+. Rent Patch Adams on Fandango At Home. Buy Patch Adams on Apple TV+. Buy Patch Adams on Fandango At Home. Patch Adams is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified July 17, 2026.