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I Am Sam (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2001 American drama film co-written and directed by Jessie Nelson. It stars Sean Penn , Michelle Pfeiffer , Dianne Wiest , Dakota Fanning , Elle Fanning , Richard Schiff , Loretta Devine and Laura Dern .
- $22 million
- John Powell
- December 28, 2001 (United States: limited), January 25, 2002 (United States: wide)
Jan 25, 2002 · I Am Sam is a drama film about a man with the mental capacity of a 7-year-old who fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter. The film stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Dakota Fanning, and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor.
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A mentally challenged man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and teaches his lawyer the value of love and family. Read the full plot, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ of this Oscar-nominated drama starring Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Jan 25, 2002 · 36% Tomatometer 146 Reviews 86% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings "I Am Sam" is the compelling story of Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a mentally-challenged father raising his daughter Lucy...
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- Jessie Nelson
- PG-13
- Sean Penn
Sam Dawson has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old and works at a Starbucks. He has a daughter with a homeless woman; she abandons them as soon as they leave the hospital. 6,226 IMDb 7.6 2 h 12 min 2002. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Downbeat · Emotional · Philosophical.
- 132 min
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I Am Sam is a 2001 drama film about a father with autism who fights for custody of his daughter. You can buy or rent it on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video and more.
- 132 min
Jan 25, 2002 · Sean Penn plays a mentally retarded father who fights to keep his daughter in this drama directed by Jessie Nelson. Roger Ebert criticizes the film's simplistic and sentimental approach to a complex issue, and praises Dakota Fanning's performance as the daughter.
