I Am Sam

I Am Sam

132 mins | Drama | Dec. 28, 2001

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.

I Am Sam

132 mins | Drama | Dec. 28, 2001

I Am Sam
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.
IMDb rating 7.6
Producers New Line Cinema
Original title I Am Sam
Directors Lisa Demaine, Brenda K. Wachel, Jessie Nelson
Writers Kristine Johnson, Jessie Nelson

Cast

Sean Penn

as Sam Dawson

Michelle Pfeiffer

as Rita Harrison Williams

Dianne Wiest

as Annie Cassell

Dakota Fanning

as Lucy Diamond Dawson

Richard Schiff

as Mr. Turner

Loretta Devine

as Margaret Calgrove

Marin Hinkle

as Patricia

Laura Dern

as Randy Carpenter

Brad Silverman

as Brad

Stanley DeSantis

as Robert

Doug Hutchison

as Ifty

Bobby Cooper

as George

Mary Steenburgen

as Dr. Blake

Eileen Ryan

as Estelle Dawson

Michael B. Silver

as Dr. Jaslow

Rosalind Chao

as Lily

Ken Jenkins

as Judge Philip McNeily

Wendy Phillips

as Miss Wright

Mason Lucero

as Conner Rhodes

Scott Paulin

as Duncan Rhodes

Kit McDonough

as Ms. Davis

Kimberly Scott

as Gertie

Chase MacKenzie Bebak

as Willy Harrison

Rafer Weigel

as Bruce

Emiko Parise

as Nurse

Pamela Dunlap

as Grace

Brent Spiner

as Shoe Saleman

David Nathan Schwartz

as Principal

Kathleen Robertson

as Big Boy Waitress

Karen Bankhead

as Rita's Colleague

Janet Adderley

as Obnoxious Mom

Katie McGloin

as Cristina

Steven Maines

as Collin

Dennis Fanning

as Vice Cop

David Poynter

as Cafeteria Worker

R. D. Call

as Cop at Park

Elle Fanning

as Lucy (2 Years Old)

Russ Fega

as Starbucks Angry Man

Molly Gordon

as Callie