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I Am Sam (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2001 American drama film co-written and directed by Jessie Nelson. It stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine and Laura Dern .
Jan 25, 2002 · Sean Penn stars as a mentally challenged father who fights for his daughter's custody against a cold-hearted lawyer. The film explores themes of love, family and disability, and features Michelle Pfeiffer and Dakota Fanning.
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- Drama
- Jessie Nelson
- 2002-01-25
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When the legal system declares him unfit to be a parent, a father with an intellectual disability fights to regain custody of his young daughter. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Jessie Nelson
A mentally challenged man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and teaches his lawyer the value of love and family. IMDb provides a detailed plot summary, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this drama film starring Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer.
"I Am Sam" is the compelling story of Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a mentally-challenged father raising his daughter Lucy (Dakota Fanning) with the help of a unique group of friends.
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- Drama
- PG-13
Sam Dawson has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old and works at a Starbucks. He has a daughter with a homeless woman; she abandons them as soon as they leave the hospital. 6,267 IMDb 7.6 2 h 12 min 2002. PG-13. Drama · Downbeat · Emotional · Philosophical.
