I Am Sam (2001)

Love is all you need.

• Drama

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.

Rating

7.6 / 10 (2,612 votes)

Release date

December 28, 2001

Runtime

2h 12m

Language

English

Director

Jessie Nelson

Status

Released