Movie · 1998 Available digitally

Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso

Patch Adams · Tom Shadyac

1h 55min All ages Release: 12/25/1998 Comédia Drama

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Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso is a comédia e drama movie released in 1998, directed by Tom Shadyac, starring Robin Williams, Daniel London e Monica Potter. It runs 1h 55min and is rated All ages in Brazil. In Brazil, it can be rented or bought on Claro video, Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.

Official synopsis

Baseado em uma história verdadeira.

Conheça Patch Adams, um médico que não parece, age ou pensa como nenhum doutor que você conheceu antes. Para Patch, humor é o melhor remédio, e ele está disposto a fazer de tudo para que seus pacientes sorriam – mesmo que isto signifique arriscar sua própria carreira.

Where to watch Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso

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Availability in Brazil · updated 30/09/2026

Cast of Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso

12 actors

Robin Williams as Patch Adams

Daniel London as Truman

Monica Potter as Carin

Philip Seymour Hoffman as Mitch

Bob Gunton as Dean Walcott

Josef Sommer as Dr. Eaton

Irma P. Hall as Joletta

Frances Lee McCain as Judy

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Harve Presnell as Dean Anderson

Daniella Kuhn as Adelane

Peter Coyote as Bill Davis

James Greene as Bile

Director: Tom Shadyac
Cinematography: Φαίδων Παπαμιχαήλ
Editing: Don Zimmerman
Music: Marc Shaiman
Production: Marvin Minoff, Charles Newirth, Mike Farrell, Barry Kemp
Screenplay: Steve Oedekerk

Where you've seen the cast of Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso

Robin Williams as Patch Adams is also in Gênio Indomável (1997), Sociedade dos Poetas Mortos (1989) and Aladdin (1992)
Daniel London as Truman is also in Minority Report: A Nova Lei (2002), Amizade Tóxica (2025) and Concussão (2013)
Monica Potter as Carin is also in Con Air: A Rota da Fuga (1997), A Última Casa (2009) and Um Lugar Seguro (1998)
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Mitch is also in Jogos Vorazes: Em Chamas (2013), Jogos Vorazes: A Esperança - Parte 1 (2014) and Jogos Vorazes: A Esperança - O Final (2015)

Frequently asked questions about Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso

Where to watch Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso?

In Brazil, Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso is available on Claro video, Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.

Is Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 30/09/2026, Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso was not on Netflix in Brazil.

How long is Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso?

Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso runs 1h 55min (115 minutes).

What is the age rating of Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso?

In Brazil, it is rated All ages.

Is Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso based on a book?

Yes. The movie is based on a book.

What year did Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso come out?

Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso came out in 1998.

Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso details

Status: Released
Original title: Patch Adams
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production companies: Universal Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions, Blue Wolf