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.
Cast: Sean Penn · Michelle Pfeiffer · Dianne Wiest · Dakota Fanning · Richard Schiff
Drama
Original Title
I Am Sam
Original Language
English
Production Country
United States
Release Date
12/28/2001
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I Am Sam
2002·132 min
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.
Cast: Sean Penn · Michelle Pfeiffer · Dianne Wiest · Dakota Fanning · Richard Schiff