I Am Sam

I Am Sam

2001

Movie Information

Overview

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.

Release Date

December 28, 2001

Director

Jessie Nelson

Runtime

2h 12m

Cast

Sean PennMichelle PfeifferDianne WiestDakota FanningRichard SchiffLoretta DevineMarin HinkleLaura DernBrad SilvermanJoseph Rosenberg

Production

New Line CinemaBedford Falls ProductionsRed Fish, Blue Fish Films

Genres

Drama

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