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Feature film — 2001

I Am Sam (2001)

7.62h 12mDrama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 2,612 votes.

New Line Cinema / Bedford Falls Productions / Red Fish, Blue Fish Films / "Sam" Productions

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Director: Jessie Nelson

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Cast & crew

Sean Penn as Sam Dawson

Sean Penn

Sam Dawson

Michelle Pfeiffer as Rita Harrison Williams

Michelle Pfeiffer

Rita Harrison Williams

Dianne Wiest as Annie Cassell

Dianne Wiest

Annie Cassell

Dakota Fanning as Lucy Diamond Dawson

Dakota Fanning

Lucy Diamond Dawson

Richard Schiff as Mr. Turner

Richard Schiff

Mr. Turner

Loretta Devine as Margaret Calgrove

Loretta Devine

Margaret Calgrove

Marin Hinkle as Patricia

Marin Hinkle

Patricia

Laura Dern as Randy Carpenter

Laura Dern

Randy Carpenter

Brad Silverman as Brad

Brad Silverman

Brad

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Joseph Rosenberg

Joe

Stanley DeSantis as Robert

Stanley DeSantis

Robert

Doug Hutchison as Ifty

Doug Hutchison

Ifty

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