IMDb
7.6 /10
162k votes


Drama · 2001 · 2h 12min
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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New Line Cinema
Bedford Falls ProductionsRed Fish, Blue Fish Films"Sam" ProductionsI am sam official trailer



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IMDb
7.6 /10
162k votes
Rotten Tomatoes
35 /100
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Metacritic took the day off
TMDB
7.6 /10
3k votes
Letterboxd
7.0 /10
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Weighted average
6.4/10