- Critics' Rating:
-
- Release Year:
- 1998
- MPAA Rating:
- PG-13
TV-PG
- Genre:
- Comedy Drama
- Director:
-
Tom Shadyac
After struggling with depression in a mental hospital, Hunter ''Patch'' Adams decides he wants to become a doctor. He enrolls at Virginia Medical University but is disillusioned by the school's clinical perspective on patient care. With the aid of a wealthy friend, Adams opens his own medical clinic for those without insurance. He forms a deep bond with fellow medical student Carin Fisher before a tragedy causes Adams to re-evaluate his approach.
