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I Am Sam

"Love is all you need."

2001-12-28 Drama 2hr 12m

Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.

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Storyline

Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.

  • Released
    2001-12-28
  • Revenue
    $92,542,418
  • Budget
    $22,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 12m
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.6
  • Production
    New Line Cinema, Bedford Falls Productions, Red Fish, Blue Fish Films

Crew

Jessie Nelson
Director
Jessie Nelson
Screenplay
Jessie Nelson
Producer

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Cast

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Sam Dawson
Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

Rita Harrison Williams
Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

Annie Cassell
Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Lucy Diamond Dawson
Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Mr. Turner
Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine

Margaret Calgrove
Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Randy Carpenter
Eileen Ryan

Eileen Ryan

Estelle Dawson
Ken Jenkins

Ken Jenkins

Judge Philip McNeily
Wendy Phillips

Wendy Phillips

Miss Wright
Mason Lucero

Mason Lucero

Conner Rhodes
Scott Paulin

Scott Paulin

Duncan Rhodes
Kit McDonough

Kit McDonough

Ms. Davis
Brent Spiner

Brent Spiner

Shoe Saleman
Kathleen Robertson

Kathleen Robertson

Big Boy Waitress
Karen Bankhead

Karen Bankhead

Rita's Colleague
Janet Adderley

Janet Adderley

Obnoxious Mom
David Poynter

David Poynter

Cafeteria Worker
R. D. Call

R. D. Call

Cop at Park
Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Lucy (2 Years Old)
Russ Fega

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Reviews for I Am Sam
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A Review by Key-Si 10

Written by Key-Si on 2018-11-25

"I Am Sam" is one of those movies, that touch you right where it matters and if this movie is not becoming an absoute classic, this world mu... read more

"I Am Sam" is one of those movies, that touch you right where it matters and if this movie is not becoming an absoute classic, this world must be full of morons. Sean Penn plays the role of his life and he is way more impressive than Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man". And that performance already can be considered flawless. Also very impressive is little Dakota Fanning in her role as Lucy and one of the best child performances ever brought to screen. And even after the movie is over it will stay with you for a long time and will get you thinking on what side you would actually be if this case would be happening around you. Would you ignore all logic and just decide by your heart or does the common sense weigh strong enough to side with the court and child services pointing out that little Lucy needs a secure surrounding with capable parents who can provide security and mature advice? Anyhow, this movie is incredible and I wouldn't change a single thing.

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A Review by Key-Si

"I Am Sam" is one of those movies, that touch you right where it matters and if this movie is not becoming an absoute classic, this world must be full of morons. Sean Penn plays the role of his life and he is way more impressive than Dustin...

reviewer avatar

A Review by Key-Si 10

Written by Key-Si on 2018-11-25

"I Am Sam" is one of those movies, that touch you right where it matters and if this movie is not becoming an absoute classic, this world must be full of morons. Sean Penn plays the role of his life a...

read more