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I Am Sam (2001)

28/12/2001 (US)Drama2h 12m
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Love is all you need.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Sean Penn

      Sean Penn

      Sam Dawson

    2. Michelle Pfeiffer

      Michelle Pfeiffer

      Rita Harrison Williams

    3. Dianne Wiest

      Dianne Wiest

      Annie Cassell

    4. Dakota Fanning

      Dakota Fanning

      Lucy Diamond Dawson

    5. Richard Schiff

      Richard Schiff

      Mr. Turner

    6. Loretta Devine

      Loretta Devine

      Margaret Calgrove

    7. Marin Hinkle

      Marin Hinkle

      Patricia

    8. Laura Dern

      Laura Dern

      Randy Carpenter

    9. Brad Silverman

      Brad Silverman

      Brad

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    A review by Key-Si

    10.0
    Written by Key-Si on Nov 25, 2018

    "I Am Sam" is one of those movies, that touch you right where it matters and if this movie is not becoming an absoute classic, this world must be full of morons. Sean Penn plays the role of his life and he is way more impressive than Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man". And that performance already can be considered flawless. Also very impressive is little Dakota Fanning in her role as Lucy and one of the best child performances ever brought to screen. And even after the movie is over it will stay with you for a long time and will get you thinking on what side you would actually be if this case would...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$22,000,000.00

    Revenue$92,542,418.00

    Keywords

    • mentally disabled
    • foster parents
    • lawyer
    • pro bono
    • social services
    • coffee shop manager
    • pizza hut
    • children's book
    • locked door
    • child custody
    • woman director
    • father daughter relationship
    • neurodiversity