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
Patch Adams
Daniel London
Truman
Monica Potter
Carin
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Mitch
Bob Gunton
Dean Walcott
Josef Sommer
Dr. Eaton
Irma P. Hall
Joletta
Frances Lee McCain
Judy
Harve Presnell
Dean Anderson
Daniella Kuhn
Adelane
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Patch Adams online?
Patch Adams is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
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 November 4, 2026, Patch Adams is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Russia, and United Kingdom, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
