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I Am Sam (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2001 American comedy 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 man who fights for his daughter's custody against her foster mother. The film features Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning, and a soundtrack by The Black Crowes.
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- Drama
- Jessie Nelson
- 2002-01-25
I Am Sam is a 2001 drama film about a father with autism who fights for custody of his daughter. You can buy or rent it on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video and more.
- Jessie Nelson
- PG-13
- 22
A mentally challenged man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and teaches his lawyer the value of love and family. Read the full plot, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ of this Oscar-nominated drama starring Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Watch I Am Sam | Netflix. 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.
Movie Info. Synopsis "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...
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- Drama
- PG-13
Jan 25, 2002 · Sean Penn plays a mentally retarded father who fights to keep his daughter in this drama directed by Jessie Nelson. Roger Ebert criticizes the film's simplistic and sentimental approach to a complex issue, and praises Dakota Fanning's performance as the daughter.
