I Am Sam
2001, English. Directed by Jessie Nelson.
Love is all you need.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch I Am Sam
I Am Sam is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jessie NelsonDirector
- Sean PennSam Dawson
- Michelle PfeifferRita Harrison Williams
- Dianne WiestAnnie Cassell
- Dakota FanningLucy Diamond Dawson
- Richard SchiffMr. Turner
- Loretta DevineMargaret Calgrove
- Marin HinklePatricia
- Laura DernRandy Carpenter
- Brad SilvermanBrad
- Joseph RosenbergJoe
- Stanley DeSantisRobert
- Doug HutchisonIfty
Details
- Released
- 28 December 2001
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Written by
- Jessie Nelson, Kristine Johnson
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $93M
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I Am Sam: quick answers
Is I Am Sam worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 2,617 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Am Sam?
I Am Sam runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does I Am Sam have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Am Sam. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Am Sam parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Am Sam is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Am Sam on?
I Am Sam is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Am Sam?
If you liked I Am Sam, try Losing Isaiah, Short Term 12, White Oleander.
Who directed I Am Sam?
I Am Sam (2001) was directed by Jessie Nelson and stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest.