1 character is murdered (off screen) and lots of profanity
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Patch Adams
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Unforgivably manipulative and shallow.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–13
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What Parents Need to Know
About Patch Adams
Parents need to know that this movie is pretty tame but does include some strong language, the off-screen murder of a lead character, and scenes with very ill children.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the dignity that all of us deserve when we are scared and vulnerable and about the importance of humor in the direst of circumstances. How does this movie undercut its own arguments by presenting us with a hero who is more narcissistic than humanitarian?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Don't go by the site reviews...
Seriously, there is no way that the person who reviewed this ever actually saw the movie. The acting is absolutely wonderful, the story is great, and, like most Robin Williams movies, it's funny with a serious message. Probably not great for kids under 11 or so, because the story can be a little deep, and the murder of a character is very sad. It's a great one to watch, you won't regret it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This is a great inspirational movie
This movie inspires doctors to have a little fun every once & a while cure the patient not the patients problem.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
eh
this movies ok not 1 of my faves.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Very funny and touching story
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Interesting flick
If you haven't seen it by now, don't bother. Still, it is interesting, and mildly humorous.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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This film is good for anyone beyond the age of reason.
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