In Ebert's 2013 book, I Hated, Hated, Hated This Movie, the renowned critic singled out the movie for its third act courtroom scene. The movie followed Adams as attended medical school, clashed with his professors, and dated his crush, Carin (Monica Potter). He did this because he believed injecting humor would help alleviate the stress and make a human connection with his patients.

None of the profits from the film was ever given to his foundation, and the film was heavily criticised by Patch Adams himself, saying: 'I hate that movie.''.Ī physician first, Adams treated his patients while wearing a big red clown nose. Comment from discussion ThinkOfANameHere's comment from discussion 'TIL: Patch Adams only agreed to the 1999 film of his namesake because they promised to help build his hospital.