Who directed I Am Sam?

I Am Sam is directed by Jessie Nelson.

Who stars in I Am Sam?

The main cast of I Am Sam includes Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff.

★ 7.6 /10

I Am Sam

2001 · 132

Dir. Jessie Nelson

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I Am Sam

Name: I Am Sam
Director: Jessie Nelson
Genre: Drama
Released: 2001-12-28
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff

“Love is all you need.”

★ 7.6 /10 (2,469) • 2001 • 2h 12m

Drama

Director Jessie Nelson

Screenplay Jessie Nelson, Kristine Johnson

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

Dec 28, 2001

Budget

$22M

Revenue

$93M

Country

United States of America