I Am Sam
- Drama
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.
I Am Sam is a 2001 drama starring Sean Penn as Sam, a man with an intellectual disability fighting to keep custody of his daughter Lucy. The film explores themes of love, family, and the limits of the legal system through Sam's relationship with a high-powered lawyer who takes his case pro bono.
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Sean PennSam Dawson
Michelle PfeifferRita Harrison Williams
Dianne WiestAnnie Cassell
Dakota FanningLucy Diamond Dawson
Richard SchiffMr. Turner
Loretta DevineMargaret Calgrove
Marin HinklePatricia
Laura DernRandy Carpenter
Brad SilvermanBrad- Joseph RosenbergJoe
Stanley DeSantisRobert
Doug HutchisonIfty
Bobby CooperGeorge
Mary SteenburgenDr. Blake
Eileen RyanEstelle Dawson
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When was I Am Sam released?
I Am Sam was released on December 28, 2001.
Where can I watch I Am Sam?
The film is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase on digital retailers, though availability varies by region and platform.
Who stars in I Am Sam?
The film stars Sean Penn as Sam and Michelle Pfeiffer as Rita Harrison, the lawyer who defends him in his custody battle.
What is I Am Sam about?
Sam, a neurodivergent man, raises his daughter Lucy alone after her mother abandons them. When authorities threaten to take Lucy away, Sam enlists a successful lawyer to fight for custody and prove his capability as a parent.
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