I Am Sam

I Am Sam

Love is all you need.

7.6 /10 2,457 votes
December 28, 2001 2h 12m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Jessie Nelson
Writers Jessie Nelson, Kristine Johnson
Studio New Line Cinema
Rating 7.6/10
Language EN
Budget $22,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Sam Dawson

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

Rita Harrison Williams

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

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

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Randy Carpenter

Brad Silverman

Brad Silverman

Brad

Joseph Rosenberg

Joe

Stanley DeSantis

Stanley DeSantis

Robert

Doug Hutchison

Doug Hutchison

Ifty

Frequently Asked Questions

I Am Sam was released on December 28, 2001.

The runtime of I Am Sam is 2h 12m.

I Am Sam is a Drama movie.

I Am Sam has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

I Am Sam is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

I Am Sam was directed by Jessie Nelson.

The main cast of I Am Sam includes Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest.

I Am Sam is originally in English.