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ComedyDrama
PATCH ADAMS
"Laughter is contagious."
19981h 55m7.3 TMDb
Directed by Tom Shadyac
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Condensed premise
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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Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion7
Complexity6.1
Humor6.7
Realism7.5
Action5
Darkness4.5
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
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