Movie

Patch Adams

“Laughter is contagious.”

★ 7.3(3,445)19981h 55m

Patch Adams is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Viaplay, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video in Sweden. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Patch Adams

🇸🇪 Sweden

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Good to know

Director: Tom Shadyac
Release date: 1998-12-25
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Box office: $202,292,902
Budget: $50,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Patch Adams — trailer

About Patch Adams

Patch Adams is a 1998 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Tom Shadyac, starring Robin Williams, Monica Potter and Philip Seymour Hoffman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3,445 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Patch Adams in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Robin Williams

Hunter 'Patch' Adams

Monica Potter

Carin Fisher

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Mitch Roman

Daniel London

Truman Schiff

Bob Gunton

Dean Walcott

Harve Presnell

Dean Anderson

Peter Coyote

Bill Davis

Michael Jeter

Rudy

Josef Sommer

Dr. Eaton

Irma P. Hall

Joletta

Barry Shabaka Henley

Emmet

Frances Lee McCain

Judy

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booknurse1970sbased on true storypsychiatric hospitalhospitaldoctorsuicidal thoughtsmedical schooldeterminationmedical drama1960sbased on real person

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Patch Adams in Sweden?+

In Sweden, Patch Adams is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Viaplay, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Patch Adams on Netflix?+

Patch Adams is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is Patch Adams?+

Patch Adams has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Patch Adams?+

Patch Adams stars Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London and Bob Gunton.

When did Patch Adams come out?+

Patch Adams is a 1998 movie directed by Tom Shadyac.

What genre is Patch Adams?+

Patch Adams is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Patch Adams?+

Patch Adams was directed by Tom Shadyac.