# Patch Adams (1998)

> An irreverent aspiring doctor turns compassion and humor into a challenge to the rigid medical establishment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5410

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Tom Shadyac
- Cast: Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton, Josef Sommer, Irma P. Hall, Frances Lee McCain
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129290/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: earnest, witty, sentimental, feel good movie night, medical drama viewing

## Synopsis

A doctor believes laughter is the best medicine, challenging the norms of healthcare with his unique approach.

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