I Am Sam
Not Rated
Drama
7.568/10(2,278 ratings)
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.
12-28-2001
2h 12m
Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
- Director:
- Jessie Nelson
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Bedford Falls Productions, Red Fish, Blue Fish Films
- Revenue:
- $92,542,418
- Budget:
- $22,000,000
Key Crew
- Director:
- Jessie Nelson
- Screenplay:
- Jessie Nelson
- Stunts:
- Patricia M. Peters
- Original Music Composer:
- John Powell
- Production Design:
- Aaron Osborne
Locations and Languages
- Country:
- US
- Filming:
- US
- Languages:
- en