I Am Sam

20012h 12min

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.

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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.

Released
December 28, 2001
Runtime
2h 12min
Director
Jessie Nelson
Budget
$22,000,000
Revenue
$92,542,418
Genre
Drama
Language
English
Production
New Line Cinema, Bedford Falls Productions, Red Fish, Blue Fish Films
Cast
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