i am sam.
2001·movie·pg-13·7.6/10tmdb · 2,467
drama
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.
where to watch
Not currently streaming on tracked platforms
runtime
2h 12m
cast
who's in it.
8 of 10
Sean Penn
Sam Dawson
Michelle Pfeiffer
Rita Harrison Williams
Dianne Wiest
Annie Cassell
Dakota Fanning
Lucy Diamond Dawson
Richard Schiff
Mr. Turner
Loretta Devine
Margaret Calgrove
Marin Hinkle
Patricia
Laura Dern
Randy Carpenter
videos
trailers.
1 clipI am sam official trailer
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- Is I Am Sam a movie or a TV series?
- I Am Sam is a 2001 Drama movie.
- How long is I Am Sam?
- I Am Sam runs about 2h 12m.
- 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.