I Am Sam Poster

I Am Sam

76.00% | December 28, 2001 | 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

Kristine Johnson
Screenplay
Jessie Nelson
Screenplay
Jessie Nelson
Director

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