I Am Sam (2001)

Cast

• Sean Penn - Sam Dawson
• Michelle Pfeiffer - Rita Harrison Williams
• Dianne Wiest - Annie Cassell
• Dakota Fanning - Lucy Diamond Dawson
• Richard Schiff - Mr. Turner
• Loretta Devine - Margaret Calgrove
• Marin Hinkle - Patricia
• Laura Dern - Randy Carpenter
• Brad Silverman - Brad
• Joseph Rosenberg - Joe

Screenplay

• Kristine Johnson (Screenplay)
• Jessie Nelson (Screenplay)

Themes

Courtroom Drama

Keywords

mentally disabled, foster parents, lawyer, pro bono, social services, coffee shop manager, pizza hut, children's book, locked door, child custody, woman director, father daughter relationship, neurodiversity

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Am Sam about?

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.

Who directed I Am Sam?

I Am Sam was directed by Jessie Nelson.

Who stars in I Am Sam?

I Am Sam stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine.

How long is I Am Sam?

I Am Sam has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).

What genre is I Am Sam?

I Am Sam is a Drama film.

What is the Filmori rating for I Am Sam?

I Am Sam has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.

What is the budget of I Am Sam?

I Am Sam had a budget of $22M.

How much did I Am Sam gross?

I Am Sam grossed $93M worldwide.

Where was I Am Sam produced?

I Am Sam was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of I Am Sam?

The themes of I Am Sam include: Courtroom Drama.