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I Am Sam

I Am Sam

Legal Drama, Drama 2002 Jessie Nelson ⏱ 2h 12m EN PG-13 ⭐ 7.569 (2,536 votes)
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Summary

A legal drama film praised for its acting and cinematography. 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.

Cast

Sean Penn Sean Penn Sam Dawson Michelle Pfeiffer Michelle Pfeiffer Rita Harrison Williams Dianne Wiest Dianne Wiest Annie Cassell Dakota Fanning Dakota Fanning Lucy Diamond Dawson Richard Schiff Richard Schiff Mr. Turner Loretta Devine Loretta Devine Margaret Calgrove Marin Hinkle Marin Hinkle Patricia Laura Dern Laura Dern Randy Carpenter Brad Silverman Brad Silverman Brad
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Joseph Rosenberg Joe

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