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I Am Sam
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I Am Sam

Fri, Dec 28, 2001
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasMon, Dec 3, 2001Beverly Hills, California
GB
  • In CinemasThu, May 9, 2002
CA
  • In CinemasThu, Jan 24, 2002
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Jun 13, 2002https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/i-am-sam-1
FR
  • In CinemasTue, Apr 30, 2002
DE
  • In CinemasWed, May 8, 2002
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Jun 8, 2002
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    as Sam Dawson
  • Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    as Rita Harrison Williams
  • Dianne Wiest
    Dianne Wiest
    as Annie Cassell
  • Dakota Fanning
    Dakota Fanning
    as Lucy Diamond Dawson
  • Richard Schiff
    Richard Schiff
    as Mr. Turner
  • Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    as Margaret Calgrove
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