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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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch I Am Sam online?
- You can stream I Am Sam on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did I Am Sam come out?
- I Am Sam was released in 2001.
- What genre is I Am Sam?
- I Am Sam is a drama film.
- How long is I Am Sam?
- I Am Sam runs about 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- Who stars in I Am Sam?
- I Am Sam stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, and Dakota Fanning.
- How is I Am Sam rated?
- I Am Sam currently scores 7.6 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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