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I Am Sam

"Love is all you need."

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2001
7.6

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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...

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.

I Am Sam is a 2001 Drama movie directed by Jessie Nelson starring Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning and Richard Schiff. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on YourMovies - including Amazon Prime Video availability.