Plot Summary
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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Director & Crew
Jessie Nelson
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I Am Sam (2001) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of I Am Sam?
It has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 2608 votes.
Who directed I Am Sam?
I Am Sam was directed by Jessie Nelson and released in 2001.
How long is I Am Sam?
I Am Sam has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2001-12-28
- Budget
- $22.0M
- Box Office
- $92.5M
- Status
- Released