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Patch Adams

1998·Movie·PG-13·115 min·★ 7.3(3,563)

“Laughter is contagious.”

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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Where to watch Patch Adams in India

Can I watch Patch Adams in India? Yes — you can stream Patch Adams in India on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Click a service to open Patch Adams there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is Patch Adams streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
IndiaJioHotstar, VI movies and tvApple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video
United States—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomYouTube FreeApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Canada—Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
Australia—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Germany—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France—Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube
Spain—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilClaro tv+Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Patch Adams

Patch Adams is a 1998 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Tom Shadyac. The cast is led by Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 3600 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv.

Patch Adams was produced by Universal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions, and Blue Wolf and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $202 million worldwide.

Director
Tom Shadyac
Writers
Steve Oedekerk
Release date
December 25, 1998
OTT release
December 23, 2013
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$202 million
Production
Universal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions, Blue Wolf
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Patch Adams cast & crew

Patch Adams was directed by Tom Shadyac and written by Steve Oedekerk.

The cast features Robin Williams as Patch Adams, Daniel London as Truman, Monica Potter as Carin, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Mitch, Bob Gunton as Dean Walcott, and Josef Sommer as Dr. Eaton.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marc Shaiman, cinematography is by Phedon Papamichael, and it was produced by Barry Kemp and Charles Newirth.

Is Patch Adams worth watching?

Patch Adams holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 3,563 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, Patch Adams is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Patch Adams

In India, you can stream Patch Adams on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on December 23, 2013.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Patch Adams

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Patch Adams

Daniel London

Daniel London

Truman

Monica Potter

Monica Potter

Carin

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Mitch

Bob Gunton

Bob Gunton

Dean Walcott

Josef Sommer

Josef Sommer

Dr. Eaton

Irma P. Hall

Irma P. Hall

Joletta

Frances Lee McCain

Frances Lee McCain

Judy

Harve Presnell

Harve Presnell

Dean Anderson

Daniella Kuhn

Daniella Kuhn

Adelane

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

Bill Davis

James Greene

James Greene

Bile

Patch Adams — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Patch Adams in India?

Patch Adams is streaming on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv in India.

▸Where can I watch Patch Adams in the US?

Patch Adams isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch Patch Adams in the UK?

In the UK, Patch Adams is streaming on YouTube Free, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

▸Is Patch Adams on JioHotstar?

Yes — Patch Adams is currently available on JioHotstar in India.

▸What language is Patch Adams in?

Patch Adams is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Patch Adams?

Patch Adams runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).

▸What is Patch Adams rated?

Patch Adams is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 3,563 ratings.

▸When did Patch Adams release on OTT?

Patch Adams became available digitally on December 23, 2013.

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