Sam Was Here
2016, English. Directed by Christophe Deroo.
California, Mojave Desert, 1998. A strange glow appears in the sky. Sam, a forty-something door-to-door salesman, travels through the few inhabited zones of the Californian desert in search of clients.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Sam Was Here is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India.
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- Released
- 27 September 2016
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Christophe Deroo, Clement Tuffreau
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Sam Was Here: quick answers
Is Sam Was Here worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sam Was Here?
Sam Was Here runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does Sam Was Here have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sam Was Here. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sam Was Here parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Sam Was Here yet.
Which OTT platform is Sam Was Here on?
Sam Was Here is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sam Was Here?
If you liked Sam Was Here, try The Believers, Night of the Hunted, The Children.
Who directed Sam Was Here?
Sam Was Here (2016) was directed by Christophe Deroo and stars Rusty Joiner, Sigrid La Chapelle, Rhoda Pell.