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I Am Sam (2001)

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.

Released Dec. 28, 2001 132 min 14+

Genres: Drama

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Production Companies: New Line Cinema, Bedford Falls Productions, Red Fish, Blue Fish Films

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 132 min.
Released: Dec. 28, 2001
Digital Release: May 9, 2002
Status: Released
Budget: $22,000,000
Revenue: $92,542,418
Certification: PG-13
Parental Guide: 14+ cc

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