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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 · A man with mental disability fights for his daughter's custody and learns about love from a lawyer. I Am Sam is a 2001 movie directed by Jessie Nelson and starring Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer and Dakota Fanning.
- Jessie Nelson
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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, trivia, and user reviews of this Oscar-nominated drama starring Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer.
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. 6,181 IMDb 7.6 2 h 12 min 2002. X-Ray PG-13.
- 132 min
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Jan 25, 2002 · I Am Sam is a 2001 drama film starring Sean Penn as a mentally-challenged father fighting for custody of his daughter. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, who criticize its manipulative and treacly tone.
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- Jessie Nelson
- PG-13
- Sean Penn
Jan 25, 2002 · Sean Penn stars as a mentally retarded father who fights for his daughter's custody in this indie drama. The film has a heart-tugging relationship between Sam and Lucy, but also a serious flaw: the villains are the Department of Children and Family Services and a pro bono lawyer.
I Am Sam is a 2001 film about a father with autism who fights for custody of his daughter. You can buy or rent it on various streaming platforms, or watch similar movies for free.
- 132 min