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Patch Adams(1998)

7.3(3452)

1h 55m

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.

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Hunter 'Patch' Adams

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

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based on novel or booknurse1970sbased on true storypsychiatric hospitalhospitaldoctorsuicidal thoughtsmedical schooldeterminationmedical drama1960sbased on real person

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