I Am Sam
(2001)
7.6
PixlRun
Love is all you need.
Country
United States of America
Original language
English
Runtime
2h 12min
Premiere
2001-12-28
Box office
$40,311,852
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
PG-13
Director
Jessie Nelson
Cinematography
Elliot Davis
Editor
Richard Chew
Producers
Jessie Nelson, Richard Solomon, Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Production
New Line Cinema · Bedford Falls Productions · Red Fish, Blue Fish Films
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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
Director
Jessie NelsonCinematography
Elliot DavisEditor
Richard ChewProducers
Jessie Nelson, Richard Solomon, Edward Zwick, Marshall HerskovitzPhotos
Awards summary
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 12 nominations total
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed I Am Sam?
Jessie Nelson directed I Am Sam in 2001.
What is the IMDb rating?
I Am Sam has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 from 160,859 votes.
Where can I watch I Am Sam?
I Am Sam is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is I Am Sam?
I Am Sam has a runtime of 2h 12min (132 minutes).
How much did I Am Sam earn at the box office?
I Am Sam earned $40,311,852 worldwide.