About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
2001
Runtime
2h 12m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
2,512
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$22.0M
Cast
mentally disabled
foster parents
lawyer
pro bono
social services
coffee shop manager
pizza hut
children's book
locked door
child custody
woman director
father daughter relationship
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Questions about I Am Sam
How long is I Am Sam?
I Am Sam has a runtime of 2h 12m (2 hours and 12 minutes).
Who directed I Am Sam?
I Am Sam was directed by Jessie Nelson and released in 2001.
What genre is I Am Sam?
I Am Sam is a Drama film (2001).
Who stars in I Am Sam?
The cast of I Am Sam includes Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff.
What is the TMDB rating for I Am Sam?
I Am Sam has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 2,512 votes.
