I Am Sam

I Am Sam

Love is all you need.

PG-13 2001 · 132 min · ★ 7.6 (3K) · Drama

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.

Directed by Jessie Nelson · Written by Jessie Nelson

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