Quick facts
- Released
- December 28, 2001
- Runtime
- 132 min
- Rating
- PG-13
- Budget
- $22.0M
- Box office
- $92.5M
- IMDb
- tt0277027
- Country
- United States, Germany
- Language
- English
- Studio
- New Line Cinema, Bedford Falls Productions, Red Fish, Blue Fish Films, "Sam" Productions
Cast
Sean Penn
Sam Dawson
Michelle Pfeiffer
Rita Harrison Williams
Dianne Wiest
Annie Cassell
Dakota Fanning
Lucy Diamond Dawson
Richard Schiff
Mr. Turner
Loretta Devine
Margaret Calgrove
Marin Hinkle
Patricia
Laura Dern
Randy Carpenter
Brad Silverman
Brad
Joseph Rosenberg
Joe
Stanley DeSantis
Robert
Doug Hutchison
Ifty
Bobby Cooper
George
Mary Steenburgen
Dr. Blake
Eileen Ryan
Estelle Dawson
Michael B. Silver
Dr. Jaslow
Rosalind Chao
Lily
Ken Jenkins
Judge Philip McNeily
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Frequently asked questions
- What is I Am Sam about?
- 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.
- Who directed I Am Sam?
- I Am Sam was directed by Jessie Nelson.
- Who stars in I Am Sam?
- I Am Sam stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning.
- When was I Am Sam released?
- I Am Sam is a 2001 drama film.
- Where can I watch I Am Sam?
- You can watch I Am Sam with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.