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I Am Sam

2001 • 2h12m Drama

Rating

7.6/10

Popularity

4

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.

Details

Director

Jessie Nelson

Screenplay

Kristine Johnson

Jessie Nelson

Cast

Sean Penn

Michelle Pfeiffer

Dianne Wiest

Release date

12/28/2001

Status

Released

Budget

$22,000,000

Revenue

$92,542,418

Origin country

US

Vote count

2403