Patch Adams
Directed by Tom Shadyac
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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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Patch Adams online?
As of August 6, 2026, Patch Adams is available to stream on YouTube Free in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Patch Adams on Netflix?
Not in United States at the moment. However, Patch Adams is on Netflix in Canada. Streaming rights are sold per country, which is why catalogues differ.
Can I rent or buy Patch Adams online?
Yes. In United States, Patch Adams can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Patch Adams?
As of August 6, 2026, Patch Adams is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Russia, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
