I Am Sam
“Love is all you need.”
7.6/ 10IMDb7.62.6K
20012h 12mPG-13
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.
Top-billed cast
- SSean Penn
- MMichelle Pfeiffer
- DDianne Wiest
- DDakota Fanning
- RRichard Schiff
- LLoretta Devine
- MMarin Hinkle
- LLaura Dern
- BBrad Silverman
- JJoseph Rosenberg
Crew
- Director
- Jessie Nelson
- Writers
- Jessie Nelson, Kristine Johnson
- Producers
- Jessie Nelson, Claire Rudnick Polstein, David Scott Rubin, Richard Solomon, Edward Zwick
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Bedford Falls Productions, Red Fish, Blue Fish Films, "Sam" Productions
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Frequently asked questions
What is I Am Sam rated?
I Am Sam has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 2.6K votes.
Who directed I Am Sam?
I Am Sam was directed by Jessie Nelson.
When was I Am Sam released?
I Am Sam was released in 2001.