I Am Sam
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- TMDB rating for I Am Sam (opens in a new tab)7.6 / 10(2,580 votes)
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- Director: Jessie Nelson
- Cast: Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine
- Released: Dec 28, 2001
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.
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Awards
- Producers Guild Stanley Kramer AwardProducers Guild of America