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2001

I Am Sam

Directed by Jessie Nelson
Love is all you need.

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.

Duration

2h 12m

Released

December 28, 2001

Revenue

$92,542,418

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7.6

Rating2,344

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Lists166

Cast40

  • Sean Penn
  • Michelle Pfeiffer
  • Dianne Wiest
  • Dakota Fanning
  • Richard Schiff
  • Loretta Devine
  • Marin Hinkle
  • Laura Dern
  • Brad Silverman

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