I Am Sam

I Am Sam

2001
2h 12min

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.

Storyline

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.

    Released
    28 December 2001
    Runtime
    2h 12min
    Director
    Budget
    $22,000,000
    Revenue
    $92,542,418
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    New Line Cinema, Bedford Falls Productions, Red Fish, Blue Fish Films
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