After struggling with depression in a mental hospital, Hunter "Patch" Adams (Robin Williams) decides he wants to become a doctor. He enrolls at Virginia Medical University but is disillusioned by the school's clinical perspective on patient care. With the aid of a wealthy friend, Adams opens his own medical clinic for those without insurance. He forms a deep bond with fellow medical student Carin Fisher (Monica Potter) before a tragedy causes Adams to re-evaluate his approach.
Release date: December 25, 1998 (USA)
Director: Tom Shadyac
Story by: Patch Adams, Maureen Mylander
Box office: 202 million USD
Budget: 50 million USD
Nominations: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy,