I Am Sam
4
(2.8K)
Drama
2001
132 min
PG-13
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.
Starring:
Sean Penn
,
Michelle Pfeiffer
,
Dianne Wiest
,
Dakota Fanning
,
Richard Schiff
,
Loretta Devine
,
Marin Hinkle
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"Pulled at my heartstrings. "
Sonia Barajas ♡
"Beautiful story between a father & daughter. This movie can be a little problematic. "
A B 🧋
"Heartbreaking but so good "
Nicole Sinders
"Omg, this movie!!! Nothing will ever make me cry like this one"
Monique Saltiel Petró
"A must see for any fan of films. It brings to light the importance of community and how mental health and neurodiversity is OKAY and being atypical is not WRONG. It’s just different. This movie always makes me smile and cry and feel all the feels."
Stefani Marie
"Such an amazing movie, the acting is incredible and the soundtrack is top notch. One of my all time faves!!"
Sara Lichty
"This was the sweetest movie. Sean Penn and Dakota Fanning had such an amazing connection."
Jennie Dahl
"I loved this movie.. tearjerker! Well worth the watch! Sean Penn is excellent! "
L S
Linda Sherrin
"so cute! "
vampyr
"This is perfect for a good tearjerker-warning: AAAH SO SAD 😭 "
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