I Am Sam (2001)

I Am Sam (2001)

Love is all you need. 2001-12-28 United States of America 132 Min. PG-13
7.6 2284 votes

Overview

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 is Sam Dawson
Sam Dawson
Michelle Pfeiffer is Rita Harrison Williams
Rita Harrison Williams
Dianne Wiest is Annie Cassell
Annie Cassell
Dakota Fanning is Lucy Diamond Dawson
Lucy Diamond Dawson
Richard Schiff is Mr. Turner
Mr. Turner
Loretta Devine is Margaret Calgrove
Margaret Calgrove
Marin Hinkle is Patricia
Patricia
Laura Dern is Randy Carpenter
Randy Carpenter