CinemaOSMovie · 2001 · 2h 12m · PG-13
I Am Sam

Love is all you need.

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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.

Directed byJessie Nelson

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
EN
Released
December 28, 2001
Budget
$22,000,000
Revenue
$92,542,418
Studios
New Line CinemaBedford Falls ProductionsRed Fish, Blue Fish Films

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
I am sam official trailer

I am sam official trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Jessie Nelson
Jessie Nelson
Written by
Kristine Johnson
Kristine Johnson
Jessie Nelson
Jessie Nelson
Produced by
Edward Zwick
Edward Zwick
Jessie Nelson
Jessie Nelson

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