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Patch Adams

7.319981h 55mMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorTom Shadyac
WriterSteve Oedekerk
ProducersMike Farrell·Barry Kemp

Where to watch

Availability shown for Mexico · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tom Shadyac

Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Hunter 'Patch' Adams
Monica Potter
Monica Potter
Carin Fisher
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Mitch Roman
Daniel London
Daniel London
Truman Schiff
Bob Gunton
Bob Gunton
Dean Walcott
Harve Presnell
Harve Presnell
Dean Anderson
Peter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Bill Davis
Michael Jeter
Michael Jeter
Rudy
Josef Sommer
Josef Sommer
Dr. Eaton
Irma P. Hall
Irma P. Hall
Joletta
Barry Shabaka Henley
Barry Shabaka Henley
Emmet
Frances Lee McCain
Frances Lee McCain
Judy

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Patch Adams — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Patch Adams?

Patch Adams isn't on any subscription service in Mexico right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Patch Adams on Netflix?

No, Patch Adams is not on Netflix in Mexico as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Patch Adams on Amazon Prime Video?

Patch Adams isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Mexico, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Patch Adams for free?

Patch Adams isn't available free in Mexico; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Patch Adams based on a true story?

Yes — Patch Adams is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).