I Am Sam

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I Am Sam

(2001)

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Overview

Although Sam has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old, he 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 start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam shames high-priced lawyer, Rita into taking his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.

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Jessie Nelson

Director, Screenplay
Kristine Johnson

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Sean Penn

Sam Dawson
Michelle Pfeiffer

Rita Harrison Williams
Dianne Wiest

Annie Cassell
Dakota Fanning

Lucy Diamond Dawson
Richard Schiff

Mr. Turner

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A review by Key-Si

10.0

Written by Key-Si on November 25, 2018

"I Am Sam" is one of those movies, that touch you right where it matters and if this movie is not becoming an absoute classic, this world must be full of morons. Sean Penn plays the role of his life and he is way more impressive than Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man". And that performance already can be considered flawless. Also very impressive is little Dakota Fanning in her role as Lucy and one of the best child performances ever brought to screen. And even after the movie is over it will stay with you for a long time and will get you thinking on what side you would actually be if this case would... read the rest.

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December 28, 2001

PG-13
Theatrical

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Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Films given this rating may contain sexual content, brief or partial nudity, some strong language and innuendo, humor, mature themes, political themes, terror and/or intense action violence. However, bloodshed is rarely present. This is the minimum rating at which drug content is present.