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Patch Adams (1998): Where to Watch & Stream · TV Tonight

Patch Adams

1998 · 1h 55m · Movie

Patch Adams

Laughter is contagious.

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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.

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In theaters: December 25, 1998

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