I Am Sam (2001)

Love is all you need.

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.

Key facts

Released:
2001-12-28
Runtime:
132 min
Genres:
Drama
Director:
Jessie Nelson
Top cast:
Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine
Original language:
EN
TMDB rating:
7.6/10 from 2,506 votes
Bynge Score:
7.6/10

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