
Quick Info
- Year
- 2001
- Director
- Jessie Nelson
- Duration
- 132 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $22M
- Box Office
- $93M
External Ratings
IMDb7.6
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes76%
📺 Where to Watch
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I Am Sam
Our Rating
7.7/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
7.2/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.7
Acting
7.8
Direction
7.6
Cinematography
7.4
Music
7.2
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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