Search

Movies

I Am Sam

  • December 28, 2001
  • 132 min.
  • Drama
  • United States
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.

Original title: I Am Sam

1

nomination

0%

winning rate

0

win

Academy Awards #74 - 2002

Award People Status
Best Actor in a Leading Role Sean Penn

Updated at