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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
I Am Sam
Backdrop for I Am Sam

Main Cast

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Sam Dawson

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

Rita Harrison Williams

Annie Cassell

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Lucy Diamond Dawson

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Mr. Turner

Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine

Margaret Calgrove

Marin Hinkle

Marin Hinkle

Patricia

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