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I Am Sam

Film · 2001

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Jessie Nelsonwriter · director · producer
  2. Kristine Johnsonwriter
  3. David Scott Rubinexecutive producer
  4. Claire Rudnick Polsteinexecutive producer
  5. Richard Cheweditor
  6. Michael De Lucaexecutive producer
  7. Barbara Cohencasting director
  8. Elliot Daviscinematographer
  9. Mary Gail Artzcasting director
  10. John Powellcomposer
  11. Richard Solomonproducer
  12. Lisa Demaineproducer
  13. Marshall Herskovitzproducer
  14. Barbara A. Hallproducer
  15. Edward Zwickproducer
  16. Aaron Osborneproduction designer

On screen

  1. Dianne Wiestlead actor
  2. Michelle Pfeifferlead actor
  3. Dakota Fanninglead actor
  4. Sean Pennlead actor
  5. Joseph Rosenbergsupporting actor
  6. Brad Silvermansupporting actor
  7. Stanley DeSantissupporting actor
  8. Marin Hinklesupporting actor
  9. Loretta Devinesupporting actor
  10. Laura Dernsupporting actor
  11. Richard Schiffsupporting actor
  12. Janet Adderleyguest actor
  13. Katie McGloinguest actor
  14. David Poynterguest actor
  15. Steven Mainesguest actor
  16. Chase MacKenzie Bebakguest actor
  17. Emiko Pariseguest actor
  18. Bobby Cooperguest actor
  19. Dennis Fanningguest actor
  20. David Nathan Schwartzguest actor
  21. Rafer Weigelguest actor
  22. Mason Luceroguest actor
  23. Karen Bankheadguest actor
  24. Kit McDonoughguest actor
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From the people who made I Am Sam

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  6. The Last Samurai2003 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  7. Stepmom1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Last Man Standing1996 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  9. A Man Apart2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Wag the Dog1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. The Conversation1974 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. That Thing You Do!1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Love & Other Drugs2010 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  14. The Company Men2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. The Runaways2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. Trial by Fire2019 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  17. In the Mouth of Madness1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Waiting to Exhale1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  19. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  21. My Life1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. The Crossing GuardSean Penn1995 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  2. Into the WildSean Penn2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. The Indian RunnerSean Penn1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. The Last FaceSean Penn2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. The PledgeSean Penn2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. Margo's Got Money TroublesMichelle PfeifferDakota Fanning2026 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  7. She's So LovelySean Penn1997 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  8. The GunmanSean Penn2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. One Fine DayMichelle Pfeiffer1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Flag DaySean Penn2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Fair GameSean PennJohn Powell2010 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  12. SeptemberDianne Wiest1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. ParenthoodDianne Wiest1989 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  14. EnlightenedLaura Dern2011 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  15. Hannah and Her SistersDianne Wiest1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. The BenefactorDakota Fanning2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Cops & RobbersonsDianne Wiest1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Little Man TateDianne Wiest1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. What Just HappenedSean PennMarin Hinkle2008 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  20. State of GraceSean Penn1990 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  21. ColorsSean Penn1988 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  22. Dangerous LiaisonsMichelle Pfeiffer1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. The Age of InnocenceMichelle Pfeiffer1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. Tequila SunriseMichelle Pfeiffer1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. Casualties of WarSean Penn1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Let Them All TalkDianne Wiest2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Mystic RiverSean Penn2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared