Life According to Sam
2013, English. Directed by Andrea Nix Fine & Sean Fine.
Progeria is just a part of who I am.
Progeria is a rare, fatal genetic condition that causes accelerated aging in children; its young victims rarely live past 13. This moving documentary explores the remarkable world of Sam Berns and the relentless pursuit of a treatment and cure by his parents (both doctors) to save their son from the disease.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Life According to Sam is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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- Released
- 21 January 2013
- Country
- United States of America
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Life According to Sam runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Life According to Sam is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Life According to Sam on?
Life According to Sam is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life According to Sam?
If you liked Life According to Sam, try Love, Marilyn, Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream, Sidney.
Who directed Life According to Sam?
Life According to Sam (2013) was directed by Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine and stars Sam Berns, Leslie Gordon, Scott Berns.