Patients (2017)
Kernel Score: 86% · 621 ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2017-03-01
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch Patients
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a serious sport accident in a swimming pool, Ben, now an incomplete quadriplegic, arrives in a rehabilitation center. He meets with other handicapped persons (tetraplegics, paraplegics, traumatized crania), all victims of accidents, as well as a handicapped since his early childhood. They go through impotence, despair and resignation, with their daily struggle to learn how to move a finger or to hold a fork. Some of them slowly find a little mobility while others receive the verdict of the handicap for life. Despite everything, hope and friendship help them endure their difficulties.
Patients parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Patients is an unrated French drama-comedy about young people recovering from disabling accidents in rehab, including references to suicidal thoughts, handled with sensitivity and hope.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Mehdi Idir
Cast
- Pablo Pauly as Benjamin
- Soufiane Guerrab as Farid
- Moussa Mansaly as Toussaint
- Nailia Harzoune as Samia
- Franck Falise as Steeve
- Yannick Renier as François
- Alban Ivanov as Jean-Marie
- Jason Divengele as Lamine
- Côme Levin as Eric
- Dominique Blanc as Docteur Challes
Patients FAQ
Is Patients good?
Patients has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 621 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Patients?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Patients OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Patients is an unrated French drama-comedy about young people recovering from disabling accidents in rehab, including references to suicidal thoughts, handled with sensitivity and hope.
What movies are like Patients?
If you liked Patients, try The Upside, The Intouchables, Patch Adams and Sink or Swim.