I Am Sam
"Love is all you need."
Originally released in 2001. I Am Sam is a drama film. directed by Jessie Nelson. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Dianne Wiest
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 28, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (2,429 votes)
Budget
$22M
Production budget
Box Office
$92.5M
4.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Brad Silverman
as Brad
Joseph Rosenberg
as Joe
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $22,000,000
- Revenue
- $92,542,418
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Bedford Falls Productions
- Red Fish, Blue Fish Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 pa...
Who directed I Am Sam?
I Am Sam was directed by Jessie Nelson.
How long is I Am Sam?
I Am Sam has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was I Am Sam released?
I Am Sam was released on December 28, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Am Sam?
The main cast of I Am Sam includes Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff.
Is I Am Sam worth watching?
I Am Sam has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 2,429 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.