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Where to watch Patch Adams (1998) tonight

Patch Adams (1998) runs 1 h 55 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.3 from 3,561 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Released
December 25, 1998
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 3,561 votes
Director
Tom Shadyac
Starring
Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-07 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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Questions people ask

How long is Patch Adams?
Patch Adams is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Patch Adams rated?
Patch Adams is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Patch Adams a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Patch Adams?
As of 2026-11-07 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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