4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Patch Adams (1998)
Patch Adams (1998)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
4.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict critiques the medical establishment's lack of empathy and advocates for a more compassionate, patient-centered approach to healthcare, aligning with progressive values of human rights and social justice within institutions.
The movie features a primarily traditional cast with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on themes of compassion and challenging medical bureaucracy, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Patch Adams" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the protagonist's medical career and personal relationships, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Patch Adams' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a medical student's unconventional approach to healing and his interactions with patients and the medical establishment, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Patch Adams" is a biographical drama based on the real-life Dr. Hunter 'Patch' Adams, who was male and is portrayed by a male actor. There are no instances where a character, historically or canonically established as one gender, is portrayed as a different gender in the film.
The film "Patch Adams" is a biopic based on real historical figures, Hunter "Patch" Adams and Carin Fisher, both of whom are white. The actors portraying these characters, Robin Williams and Monica Potter, are also white. No other major characters were established as a different race in prior canon or history.
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