I Am Sam (2001)

Directors:

Jessie Nelson

Writers:

Kristine Johnson, Jessie Nelson

Actors:

Molly Gordon, Russ Fega, Elle Fanning, R.D. Call, David Poynter, Dennis Fanning

Synopsis:

Although Sam has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old, he 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 start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam shames high-priced lawyer, Rita into taking his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.
  • Drama
  • Reviews 2
  • Highest Rating 77
  • Lowest Rating 20
  • Average Rating 49
77

I Am Sam (2001)

I'll probably have my critic card revoked, but I just can't rain on this movie. The script's good, Penn's great, and I can see why this was a star-making performance for Fanning. It's all very dubious and other elements aren't as strong, but I think that ought to count for less.
MildredFierce
January 30, 2015
20

I Am Sam (2001)

Sean Penn may be a hell of an actor but here he does the old awards bait trick of playing mentally challenged and forgets to actually be in a good movie while doing it.
wintermayer
February 21, 2012