I Am Sam

I Am Sam

7.6 | 2001-12-28 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Jessie Nelson Director
Jessie Nelson Screenplay
Kristine Johnson Screenplay
Dennis Gray Dialogue Editor
Sarah Payan Dialogue Editor
Patricia M. Peters Stunts
Erin Cochran Art Direction
John Powell Original Music Composer
Elliot Davis Director of Photography
Mary Gail Artz Casting

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

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