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I Am Sam
I Am Sam
Director:Jessie Nelson
Overview:
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.
Release:
2001 / 12 / 28
Rating:
7.567
Genres & Subgenres:
Drama
Tags:
Sean Penn
as
Sam Dawson
Michelle Pfeiffer
as
Rita Harrison Williams
Dianne Wiest
as
Annie Cassell
Dakota Fanning
as
Lucy Diamond Dawson
Richard Schiff
as
Mr. Turner
Loretta Devine
as
Margaret Calgrove
Marin Hinkle
as
Patricia
Laura Dern
as
Randy Carpenter
Mary Steenburgen
as
Dr. Blake
Eileen Ryan
as
Estelle Dawson
Michael B. Silver
as
Dr. Jaslow
Ken Jenkins
as
Judge Philip McNeily
Scott Paulin
as
Duncan Rhodes
Kit McDonough
as
Ms. Davis
Brent Spiner
as
Shoe Saleman
Kathleen Robertson
as
Big Boy Waitress
Elle Fanning
as
Lucy (2 Years Old)
Molly Gordon
as
Callie