I Am Sam (2001)

EnglishFilm2001132 minDrama★ 7.6/10

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.

Directed by

Jessie Nelson

Starring

Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest

Music

John Powell

Released

2001-12-28

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