I Am Sam poster

I Am Sam( 2001)

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Love is all you need.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed 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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    A review by Key-Si

    10
    Written by Key-Si on Sun Nov 25 2018
    "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 ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    22000000.00

    Revenue

    92542418.00

    Keywords

    • mentally disabled
    • foster parents
    • lawyer
    • pro bono
    • social services
    • coffee shop manager
    • pizza hut
    • children's book
    • locked door
    • child custody
    • woman director
    • father daughter relationship
    • neurodiversity