Movie poster for I Am Sam
TMDb Rating
7.6/10

2,429 verified votes

I Am Sam (2001)

Drama
132 min

"Love is all you need."

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Jessie Nelson

Top Cast

Sean PennMichelle PfeifferDianne WiestDakota FanningRichard Schiff

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