"I Am Sam" is one of those movies, that touch you right where it matters and if this mo...
I Am Sam
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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I Am Sam
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 28, 2001
Runtime
2h 12m
Genres
Drama
User Score
76%
Original Title
I Am Sam
Production Companies
New Line Cinema, Bedford Falls Productions, Red Fish, Blue Fish Films
Director
Jessie Nelson
Budget
$22,000,000
Revenue
$92,542,418
Description
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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