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I Am Sam
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You can watch I Am Sam (2001) for free on Plex, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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.
I Am Sam is a film that explores themes of mentally disabled, foster parents, lawyer. It also touches on pro bono and social services and coffee shop manager.
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Director
Jessie Nelson
Cast
Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine, Marin Hinkle, Laura Dern, Brad Silverman, Joseph Rosenberg
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I Am Sam
You can watch I Am Sam (2001) for free on Plex, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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7.6/10
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35%
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Director
Jessie Nelson
Cast
Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine, Marin Hinkle, Laura Dern, Brad Silverman, Joseph Rosenberg
8 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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