Patch Adams
“Laughter is contagious.”
ComedyDrama
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.
VIBE
This film offers a deeply heartwarming and inspiring journey, brimming with earnest compassion and a feel-good spirit. It champions the power of human connection and joy, leaving you with a sense of upliftment and hope. A sentimental, steady watch that aims to move and uplift.
heartwarminginspiringearnestsentimentalfeel-goodsteadybiographical dramamainstream sentimentalityearnest storytelling90s feel-good cinemacompassionhealingchallenging normsthe power of joyhuman connection
based on novel or booknurse1970sbased on true storypsychiatric hospitalhospitaldoctorsuicidal thoughtsmedical schooldeterminationmedical drama1960sbased on real person
