I Am Sam (2001)
I Am Sam is a 2001 drama movie directed by Jessie Nelson, with a running time of 2h 12m. It stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer and Dianne Wiest.
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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What is I Am Sam about?
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.
When was I Am Sam released?
I Am Sam was released on 28 December 2001.
How long is I Am Sam?
I Am Sam runs 2h 12m.
Who made I Am Sam?
I Am Sam was directed by Jessie Nelson.
Where can I watch I Am Sam?
I Am Sam is available on Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch I Am Sam
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Cast
- Sean Penn as Sam Dawson
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Rita Harrison Williams
- Dianne Wiest as Annie Cassell
- Dakota Fanning as Lucy Diamond Dawson
- Richard Schiff as Mr. Turner
- Loretta Devine as Margaret Calgrove
- Marin Hinkle as Patricia
- Laura Dern as Randy Carpenter
- Brad Silverman as Brad
- Joseph Rosenberg as Joe
- Stanley DeSantis as Robert
- Doug Hutchison as Ifty