I Am Sam

2001

PG-13

2h 12m

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7.6/10

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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.

Directors

Jessie Nelson

Writers

Jessie Nelson(screenplay by)

Kristine Johnson(screenplay by)

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Sean Penn

Michelle Pfeiffer

Dianne Wiest

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Sean Penn

Sam Dawson

Michelle Pfeiffer

Rita Harrison Williams

Annie Cassell

Lucy Diamond Dawson

Mr. Turner

Margaret Calgrove

Patricia

Randy Carpenter

Brad

Joe

Robert

Ifty

George

Dr. Blake

Estelle Dawson

Dr. Jaslow

Lily

Judge Philip McNeily

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Jessie Nelson

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Jessie Nelson(screenplay by)

Kristine Johnson(screenplay by)

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10/10

"I Am Sam" is one of those movies, that touch you right where it matters and if this movie is not becoming an absoute classic, this world must be full of morons. Sean Penn plays the role of his life and he is way more impressive than Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man". And that performance already can be considered flawless. Also very impressive is little Dakota Fanning in her role as Lucy and one of the best child performances ever brought to screen. And even after the movie is over it will stay with you for a long time and will get you thinking on what side you would actually be if this case would be happening around you. Would you ignore all logic and just decide by your heart or does the common sense weigh strong enough to side with the court and child services pointing out that little Lucy needs a secure surrounding with capable parents who can provide security and mature advice? Anyhow, this movie is incredible and I wouldn't change a single thing.

Key-Si25 Nov, 2018