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I Am Sam

2001-12-28 | Drama
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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.

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Sean Penn Sam Dawson
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Michelle Pfeiffer Rita Harrison Williams
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Dianne Wiest Annie Cassell
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Dakota Fanning Lucy Diamond Dawson
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Richard Schiff Mr. Turner
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Loretta Devine Margaret Calgrove
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Laura Dern Randy Carpenter

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I Am Sam - Lucy is Born: Sam (Sean Penn) works at Starbucks and barely makes it to his daughter's birth. BUY THE MOVIE:_...

I Am Sam - Lucy is Born: Sam (Sean Penn) works at Starbucks and barely makes it to his daughter's birth. BUY THE MOVIE:_...

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I Am Sam - A Good Parent: During his trial, Sam (Sean Penn) quotes from the movie "Kramer vs. Kramer", but it backfires on him.

I Am Sam - A Good Parent: During his trial, Sam (Sean Penn) quotes from the movie "Kramer vs. Kramer", but it backfires on him.

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I Am Sam - You're Not Like Other Daddies: Lucy (Dakota Fanning) asks her father (Sean Penn) many questions, including why he_...

I Am Sam - You're Not Like Other Daddies: Lucy (Dakota Fanning) asks her father (Sean Penn) many questions, including why he_...

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I Am Sam - Shoe Shopping: Sam's (Sean Penn) friends help him pick out some great shoes for Lucy (Dakota Fanning). BUY THE_...

I Am Sam - Shoe Shopping: Sam's (Sean Penn) friends help him pick out some great shoes for Lucy (Dakota Fanning). BUY THE_...

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A mentally handicapped man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter, and in the process teaches his cold hearted lawyer the_...

A mentally handicapped man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter, and in the process teaches his cold hearted lawyer the_...

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The movie tells the story Sam Dawson a man with cognitive delay that creates his daughter Lucy with a lot of help from his friends .

The movie tells the story Sam Dawson a man with cognitive delay that creates his daughter Lucy with a lot of help from his friends .

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Esta escena de Michelle Pfeiffer en la pel챠cula I am sam siempre me inspira, y justo as챠 me siento en estos momentos...

Esta escena de Michelle Pfeiffer en la pel챠cula I am sam siempre me inspira, y justo as챠 me siento en estos momentos...

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Sean Penn give career-defining performances in this humorous and heart-warming film about a_...

Michelle Pfeiffer and Sean Penn give career-defining performances in this humorous and heart-warming film about a_...

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I Am Sam - People Like Me: Rita (Michelle Pfeiffer) encourages Sam (Sean Penn) to fight to get his daughter back and admits that_...

I Am Sam - People Like Me: Rita (Michelle Pfeiffer) encourages Sam (Sean Penn) to fight to get his daughter back and admits that_...

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I Am Sam: Official Clip - All You Need Is Love: Lucy (Dakota Fanning) lies to get back with her dad, even though Sam (Sean Penn)_...

I Am Sam: Official Clip - All You Need Is Love: Lucy (Dakota Fanning) lies to get back with her dad, even though Sam (Sean Penn)_...

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Origin찼ln챠 n찼zev: I Am Sam, Informace o filmu na http://www.sms.cz/film/jmenuji-se-sam Komedie / drama, USA, 2001, 132 min.

Origin찼ln챠 n찼zev: I Am Sam, Informace o filmu na http://www.sms.cz/film/jmenuji-se-sam Komedie / drama, USA, 2001, 132 min.

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Trailer for the movie I Am Sam.

Trailer for the movie I Am Sam.

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I Am Sam - It Matters to Me: After Rita (Michelle Pfeiffer) makes a witness cry in court, Sam (Sean Penn) offers to buy her lunch.

I Am Sam - It Matters to Me: After Rita (Michelle Pfeiffer) makes a witness cry in court, Sam (Sean Penn) offers to buy her lunch.

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I just saw this movie, which I haven't seen for a very long time. It is such an amazing story about courage, strenght and love.

I just saw this movie, which I haven't seen for a very long time. It is such an amazing story about courage, strenght and love.

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Interviewed Dakota Fanning who played Lucy in the film "I am Sam". Lucy was born from a homeless mother and is raised by Sam_...

Interviewed Dakota Fanning who played Lucy in the film "I am Sam". Lucy was born from a homeless mother and is raised by Sam_...

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I Am Sam - I Wouldn't Want Any Daddy But You: Sam (Sean Penn) visits his daughter at Child Services (Dakota Fanning) and she_...

I Am Sam - I Wouldn't Want Any Daddy But You: Sam (Sean Penn) visits his daughter at Child Services (Dakota Fanning) and she_...

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I Am Sam - Lucy is Born: Sam (Sean Penn) works at Starbucks and barely makes it to his daughter's birth. BUY THE MOVIE:_...

I Am Sam - Lucy is Born: Sam (Sean Penn) works at Starbucks and barely makes it to his daughter's birth. BUY THE MOVIE:_...

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Subscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDe Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON:_...

Subscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDe Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON:_...

Movieclips Classic Trailers
I Am Sam - A Good Parent: During his trial, Sam (Sean Penn) quotes from the movie "Kramer vs. Kramer", but it backfires on him.

I Am Sam - A Good Parent: During his trial, Sam (Sean Penn) quotes from the movie "Kramer vs. Kramer", but it backfires on him.

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I Am Sam - You're Not Like Other Daddies: Lucy (Dakota Fanning) asks her father (Sean Penn) many questions, including why he_...

I Am Sam - You're Not Like Other Daddies: Lucy (Dakota Fanning) asks her father (Sean Penn) many questions, including why he_...

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I Am Sam - Shoe Shopping: Sam's (Sean Penn) friends help him pick out some great shoes for Lucy (Dakota Fanning). BUY THE_...

I Am Sam - Shoe Shopping: Sam's (Sean Penn) friends help him pick out some great shoes for Lucy (Dakota Fanning). BUY THE_...

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A mentally handicapped man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter, and in the process teaches his cold hearted lawyer the_...

A mentally handicapped man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter, and in the process teaches his cold hearted lawyer the_...

STARZPLAY
The movie tells the story Sam Dawson a man with cognitive delay that creates his daughter Lucy with a lot of help from his friends .

The movie tells the story Sam Dawson a man with cognitive delay that creates his daughter Lucy with a lot of help from his friends .

Amazing Summaries Of Great Movies
Esta escena de Michelle Pfeiffer en la pel챠cula I am sam siempre me inspira, y justo as챠 me siento en estos momentos...

Esta escena de Michelle Pfeiffer en la pel챠cula I am sam siempre me inspira, y justo as챠 me siento en estos momentos...

rod sage
Michelle Pfeiffer and Sean Penn give career-defining performances in this humorous and heart-warming film about a_...

Michelle Pfeiffer and Sean Penn give career-defining performances in this humorous and heart-warming film about a_...

Warner Bros.
I Am Sam - People Like Me: Rita (Michelle Pfeiffer) encourages Sam (Sean Penn) to fight to get his daughter back and admits that_...

I Am Sam - People Like Me: Rita (Michelle Pfeiffer) encourages Sam (Sean Penn) to fight to get his daughter back and admits that_...

Movieclips
I Am Sam: Official Clip - All You Need Is Love: Lucy (Dakota Fanning) lies to get back with her dad, even though Sam (Sean Penn)_...

I Am Sam: Official Clip - All You Need Is Love: Lucy (Dakota Fanning) lies to get back with her dad, even though Sam (Sean Penn)_...

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Origin찼ln챠 n찼zev: I Am Sam, Informace o filmu na http://www.sms.cz/film/jmenuji-se-sam Komedie / drama, USA, 2001, 132 min.

Origin찼ln챠 n찼zev: I Am Sam, Informace o filmu na http://www.sms.cz/film/jmenuji-se-sam Komedie / drama, USA, 2001, 132 min.

ZahranicniTrailery04
Trailer for the movie I Am Sam.

Trailer for the movie I Am Sam.

2663KinkyCyborg
I Am Sam - It Matters to Me: After Rita (Michelle Pfeiffer) makes a witness cry in court, Sam (Sean Penn) offers to buy her lunch.

I Am Sam - It Matters to Me: After Rita (Michelle Pfeiffer) makes a witness cry in court, Sam (Sean Penn) offers to buy her lunch.

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I just saw this movie, which I haven't seen for a very long time. It is such an amazing story about courage, strenght and love.

I just saw this movie, which I haven't seen for a very long time. It is such an amazing story about courage, strenght and love.

LaddergoatSupreme
Interviewed Dakota Fanning who played Lucy in the film "I am Sam". Lucy was born from a homeless mother and is raised by Sam_...

Interviewed Dakota Fanning who played Lucy in the film "I am Sam". Lucy was born from a homeless mother and is raised by Sam_...

Jim Ferguson
I Am Sam - I Wouldn't Want Any Daddy But You: Sam (Sean Penn) visits his daughter at Child Services (Dakota Fanning) and she_...

I Am Sam - I Wouldn't Want Any Daddy But You: Sam (Sean Penn) visits his daughter at Child Services (Dakota Fanning) and she_...

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I Am Sam FAQ

On October 04, 2024, the IMDB rating of I Am Sam is 7.6/10, Rotten Tomato rating is 36/100, Metacritic rating is 28/100, TMDB rating is 8.0/10.
The casts of I Am Sam are Sean Penn starring as Sam Dawson, Michelle Pfeiffer starring as Rita Harrison Williams, Dianne Wiest starring as Annie Cassell, Dakota Fanning starring as Lucy Diamond Dawson, Richard Schiff starring as Mr. Turner, Loretta Devine starring as Margaret Calgrove.
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The production budget of I Am Sam was 22,000,000 USD.
The director of I Am Sam is Jessie Nelson.
The genre of I Am Sam is Drama.
The release date of I Am Sam is December 28, 2001.
The full version of I Am Sam is provided by The Roku Channel , Apple iTunes , Google Play Movies , Vudu , Amazon Video , Microsoft Store , YouTube , Redbox , DIRECTV
The certification of I Am Sam is PG-13.
The runtime of I Am Sam is 132 minutes.
On October 04, 2024, there were 5756 public reaction to I Am Sam including schmaltzy, mawkish, tug at heartstrings, foster father, for when you want to cry.
The revenue of I Am Sam was 92,542,418 USD.