I Am Sam

I Am Sam (2001)

PG-13 25 Jan 2002 • Drama • 2h 12m
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Sam Dawson has the mental capacity of a 7yo. He has a daughter who's homeless mother has abandons them both. Sam's difficulties become problematic, and she's taken away. Sam finds a lawyer who tells the case pro bono. In the process, he teaches her a great deal about love and whether it's really all needed.

Jessie Nelson
Director
Kristine Johnson, Jessie Nelson
Writer
Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 12 nominations total
Country: United States
Metacritic Score: 28
DVD Release Date:
Box Office Total: $40,311,852

7.6

IMDb (156251 votes)
36%
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