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I Am Sam

    Drama
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Dec 28, 2001
Rated PG-13

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.

Details

  • Directors
  • Revenue$92,542,418
  • Budget
    $22,000,000
  • Vote Average
    7.6
  • Vote Count
    2271
  • Popularity
    32
  • Language
    English
  • Origin Country
    US

Cast

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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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Marin Hinkle
Patricia
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Laura Dern
Randy Carpenter
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Brad Silverman
Brad
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Joseph Rosenberg
Joe
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Stanley DeSantis
Robert
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Doug Hutchison
Ifty
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Bobby Cooper
George
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Mary Steenburgen
Dr. Blake
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Eileen Ryan
Estelle Dawson
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Michael B. Silver
Dr. Jaslow
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Rosalind Chao
Lily
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Ken Jenkins
Judge Philip McNeily
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Wendy Phillips
Miss Wright
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Mason Lucero
Conner Rhodes
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Scott Paulin
Duncan Rhodes
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Kit McDonough
Ms. Davis
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Kimberly Scott
Gertie
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Chase MacKenzie Bebak
Willy Harrison
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Rafer Weigel
Bruce
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Emiko Parise
Nurse
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Pamela Dunlap
Grace
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Brent Spiner
Shoe Saleman
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David Nathan Schwartz
Principal
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Kathleen Robertson
Big Boy Waitress
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Karen Bankhead
Rita's Colleague
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Janet Adderley
Obnoxious Mom
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Katie McGloin
Cristina
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Steven Maines
Collin
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Dennis Fanning
Vice Cop
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David Poynter
Cafeteria Worker
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R. D. Call
Cop at Park
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Elle Fanning
Lucy (2 Years Old)
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Russ Fega
Starbucks Angry Man
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Molly Gordon
Callie

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Reviews

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Key-Si
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"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 be happening around you. Would you ignore all logic and just decide by your heart or does the common sense weigh strong enough to side with the court and child services pointing out that little Lucy needs a secure surrounding with capable parents who can provide security and mature advice? Anyhow, this movie is incredible and I wouldn't change a single thing.