I Am Sam (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.
- Jessie Nelson
- Lisa Demaine
- Brenda K. Wachel
- Frederic Roth
- Kristine Johnson
- Jessie Nelson
Rating: 7.569/10 by 2271 users
Alternative Title:
Yo Soy Sam - ES
Yo Soy Sam [I Am Sam] - ES
I Am Sam - A Força do Amor - PT
Sam je sui sam - FR
不一样的爸爸 - CN
아이엠샘 - KR
Τ' όνομά μου είναι Σαμ - GR
Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 02 hour 12 minutes
Budget: $22,000,000
Revenue: $92,542,418
Plot Keyword: mentally disabled, foster parents, lawyer, pro bono, social services, coffee shop manager, pizza hut, children's book, locked door, child custody, woman director, father daughter relationship, neurodiversity
"I Am Sam" is one of those movies, that touch you right where it matters and if this movie is not becoming an absoute classic, this world must be full of morons. Sean Penn plays the role of his life and he is way more impressive than Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man". And that performance already can be considered flawless. Also very impressive is little Dakota Fanning in her role as Lucy and one of the best child performances ever brought to screen. And even after the movie is over it will stay with you for a long time and will get you thinking on what side you would actually be if this case would be happening around you. Would you ignore all logic and just decide by your heart or does the common sense weigh strong enough to side with the court and child services pointing out that little Lucy needs a secure surrounding with capable parents who can provide security and mature advice? Anyhow, this movie is incredible and I wouldn't change a single thing.
