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I Am Sam

Love is all you need.

2002 PG-13 2h 12m

Drama

7.6/10 TMDB Score2,587 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleI Am Sam
Release dateJan 25, 2002
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryGermany, United States of America
Certification (US)PG-13
Keywordswoman director, father daughter relationship, social services, lawyer, mentally disabled, child custody, children's book, foster parents, pro bono, coffee shop manager, pizza hut, locked door

Ratings

★ 7.6/10

2,587 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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What is I Am Sam about?

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.

When was I Am Sam released?

I Am Sam was released on Jan 25, 2002 (status: Released).

Who directed I Am Sam?

Jessie Nelson directed I Am Sam.

What is the TMDB rating of I Am Sam?

I Am Sam has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 2,587 votes.