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.
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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...
I Am Sam (2001) was directed by Jessie Nelson. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 2h 12m, rated 7.6/10.
I Am Sam runs 2h 12m (132 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.6/10 from 2,473 votes. Genre: Drama.
I Am Sam is rated 7.6/10 by 2,473 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama fans.
