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I Am Sam

"Love is all you need."

2001 132 min 7.6

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 2001-12-28
Budget: $22,000,000
Revenue: $92,542,418
Production: New Line Cinema, Bedford Falls Productions, Red Fish, Blue Fish Films