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Box office. $97.8 million [1] 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 . Nelson and co-writer Kristine Johnson researched the issues facing adults ...
- $22 million
- John Powell
- December 28, 2001 (United States: limited), January 25, 2002 (United States: wide)
Jan 25, 2002 · I Am Sam: Directed by Jessie Nelson. With Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning, Dianne Wiest. An intellectually disabled man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the process teaches his cold-hearted lawyer the value of love and family.
- Jessie Nelson
- 507
- 2 min
Sam (Penn, in an Oscar-nominated role), a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy (Fanning) 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 ...
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I Am Sam. 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. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
- 132 min
Currently you are able to watch "I Am Sam" streaming on Tubi TV for free with ads or buy it as download on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video. It is also possible to rent "I Am Sam" on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Spectrum On Demand online.
- 2001
- PG-13
- Jessie Nelson
Jan 25, 2002 · "I Am Sam" is the compelling story of Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a mentally-challenged father raising his daughter Lucy (Dakota Fanning) with the help of a unique group of friends. As Lucy turns ...
Jan 25, 2002 · As the film ends, the issue is in doubt. "I Am Sam" is aimed at audiences who will relate to the heart-tugging relationship between Sam and Lucy (and young Dakota Fanning does a convincing job as the bright daughter). Every device of the movie's art is designed to convince us Lucy must stay with Sam, but common sense makes it impossible to go ...
