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I Am Sam 2001 Directed by Jessie Nelson

Love is all you need.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $22,000,000
Revenue $92,542,418
Release Date 28 December 2001
132 mins
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
Eileen Ryan Estelle Dawson
Michael B. Silver Dr. Jaslow
Ken Jenkins Judge Philip McNeily
Wendy Phillips Miss Wright
Mason Lucero Conner Rhodes
Scott Paulin Duncan Rhodes
Kit McDonough Ms. Davis
Chase MacKenzie Bebak Willy Harrison
Brent Spiner Shoe Saleman
Kathleen Robertson Big Boy Waitress
Karen Bankhead Rita's Colleague
Janet Adderley Obnoxious Mom
Katie McGloin Cristina
Dennis Fanning Vice Cop
David Poynter Cafeteria Worker
R. D. Call Cop at Park
Elle Fanning Lucy (2 Years Old)
Russ Fega Starbucks Angry Man