I Am Sam

"Love is all you need."

Jan 25 2002 PG-13 2h 12m
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.

Plot

Sam Dawson has the mental capacity of a 7yo. He has a daughter who's homeless mother has abandons them both. Sam's difficulties become problematic, and she's taken away. Sam finds a lawyer who tells the case pro bono. In the process, he teaches her a great deal about love and whether it's really all needed.

Written by

Kristine Johnson, Jessie Nelson

Directed by

Jessie Nelson

Cast

Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

New Line Cinema

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 12 nominations total

Trailers
I am sam official trailer
Scores
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157,987
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
28
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