I Am Sam

I Am Sam

2001 · 132 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.6 (2,509 votes)
Dir. Jessie Nelson · Starring Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine · Music John Powell

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.

VIBE

This film is a deeply moving journey through the power of love and family. It's a poignant, often bittersweet, yet ultimately uplifting experience that champions the human spirit. Expect a heartfelt exploration of unconventional bonds and the fight for what truly matters, leaving you with a warm, emotional glow.

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