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7.6

I Am Sam

PG-13·2001·132m

Drama

Summary

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.

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

Brad Silverman

Brad

Joseph Rosenberg

Joe

Stanley DeSantis

Robert

Doug Hutchison

Ifty

Bobby Cooper

George

Mary Steenburgen

Dr. Blake

Eileen Ryan

Estelle Dawson

Michael B. Silver

Dr. Jaslow

Rosalind Chao

Lily

Ken Jenkins

Judge Philip McNeily

Wendy Phillips

Miss Wright

Mason Lucero

Conner Rhodes

Scott Paulin

Duncan Rhodes

Kit McDonough

Ms. Davis

Kimberly Scott

Gertie

Chase MacKenzie Bebak

Willy Harrison

Rafer Weigel

Bruce

Emiko Parise

Nurse

Pamela Dunlap

Grace

Brent Spiner

Shoe Saleman

David Nathan Schwartz

Principal

Kathleen Robertson

Big Boy Waitress

Karen Bankhead

Rita's Colleague

Janet Adderley

Obnoxious Mom

Katie McGloin

Cristina

Steven Maines

Collin

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

Molly Gordon

Callie

Crew

Director, Screenplay

Jessie Nelson

Screenplay

Kristine Johnson

Reviews

Key-Si

November 25, 2018

"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.