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I Am Sam (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2001 American drama film co-written and directed by Jessie Nelson, it stars Sean Penn, Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Loretta Devine, Richard Schiff, and Laura Dern.

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2001 · 2h 12m · Drama

TMDB 7.6/10 (2,541 votes)

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.

Directed by Jessie Nelson

Box office $93M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Jessie NelsonDirector

Sean Pennas Sam Dawson

Michelle Pfeifferas Rita Harrison Williams

Dianne Wiestas Annie Cassell

Dakota Fanningas Lucy Diamond Dawson

Richard Schiffas Mr. Turner

Loretta Devineas Margaret Calgrove

Marin Hinkleas Patricia

Laura Dernas Randy Carpenter

Brad Silvermanas Brad JJoseph Rosenbergas Joe

Stanley DeSantisas Robert

Doug Hutchisonas Ifty

Bobby Cooperas George

Mary Steenburgenas Dr. Blake