I Am Sam

I Am Sam

Release Date: 2001-12-28

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.

Rating: 7.557 / 10

Cast

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

as Sam Dawson

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

as Rita Harrison Williams

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

as Annie Cassell

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

as Lucy Diamond Dawson

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

as Mr. Turner

Crew

  • Kristine Johnson - Screenplay

  • Jessie Nelson - Screenplay

  • Jessie Nelson - Director

  • Dennis Gray - Dialogue Editor

  • Sarah Payan - Dialogue Editor

Reviews

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"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...

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