Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita (Pfeiffer) to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family. Sam loves the Beatles (his favorite is George). PG-13. There are several heartwrenching scenes during which Sam and Lucy are forcibly taken from one another. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. You can buy "I Am Sam" on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, DIRECTV, Redbox as download or rent it on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Redbox, DIRECTV, Spectrum On Demand online. Throughout the movie, a major counterpoint of the authorities' argument that Sam can't take care of a child is that he's not alone at it. I Am Sam is about as connected to the real world as Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham, from which its title is derived -- in fact, in the realism department, Seuss may have the edge. 2001 American drama film by Jessie Nelson, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, Satellite Award for Best Actor Motion Picture Drama, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Young Performer, Satellite Special Achievement Award for Outstanding New Talent, Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film Young Actress Age Ten or Under, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media, Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Foreign Language Film, Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, "I Am Sam (2001) Financial Information", "Vedder, Crowes Cover Beatles for 'I Am Sam', "Movie Review 'I Am Sam' A Retarded Man Tries to Keep His Child", "In 'I Am Sam,' Skillful Players Embrace a Heartfelt Family Tale", "Penn plays sad 'Sam' / He's full of integrity as retarded father", George Harrison: Living in the Material World, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=I_Am_Sam&oldid=1141650730, Films about fatherdaughter relationships, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Youth Actress, Special Achievement Award for Outstanding New Talent, Best Performance in a Feature Film Young Actress Age Ten or Under, Allison and Jillian Thormahlen as infant Lucy, Felicity Ann and Makindra Sherry Forbes as 18-month-old Lucy, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 03:24. Slow, yes. Penn appears to be apeing rather than becoming mentally disabled. As the film ends, the issue is in doubt. As the movie makes abundantly clear, the cards are massively stacked against someone like Sam in a situation like this, so a happy ending like this might come across as a bitHollywood-y. Director Jessie Nelson Writers Kristine Johnson Jessie Nelson Stars Sean Penn Michelle Pfeiffer Dakota Fanning See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 505 User reviews After a mentally challenged father is separated from his young daughter, he enlists a brilliant attorney to help him win back custody. "[12] David Denby of The New Yorker, found Michelle Pfeiffer to be the standout: "Pfeiffer, enormously likable in the role, almost saves the movie."[13]. Randy assures him that she will tell the judge he is the best parent for Lucy. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! It carefully re-examines the relational themes of love, patience, and devotion. He has a daughter with a homeless woman; she abandons them as soon as they leave the hospital. I Am Sam (stylized i am sam) is a 2001 American drama film written and directed by Jessie Nelson, and starring Sean Penn as a father with a developmental disability, Dakota Fanning as his inquisitive daughter, and Michelle Pfeiffer as his lawyer. I Am Sam written by 2001 The Story of Us written by 1999 Stepmom screenplay 1998 Chicago Hope story by TV Series 1996 1 episode Corrina, Corrina written by 1994 To the Moon, Alice Writer Short 1990 Daniel and the Towers Writer TV Movie 1987 Producer Previous 9 Little Voice executive producer (showrunner) TV Series 2020 9 episodes Love the Coopers It aired on KBS2 from August 6 to October 2, 2007, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 ( KST) time slot for 16 episodes. She was also nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role. In 1993, Samuel Dawson, a Starbucks barista with an intellectual disability, becomes the single father of Lucy Diamond Dawson, named after The Beatles song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", following their abandonment by her mother, a homeless woman with whom Sam had a sexual encounter. A mentally handicapped man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the process teaches his cold-hearted lawyer the value of love and family. Fancy watching 'I Am Sam' in the comfort of your own home? I am Sam ( Korean : ; RR : A-i Em Saem) is a 2007 South Korean television series starring Yang Dong-geun, Park Min-young, Park Jun-gyu, Son Tae-young, and Choi Seung-hyun in his acting debut. "I Am Sam" is aimed at audiences who will relate to the heart-tugging relationship between Sam and Lucy (and young Dakota Fanning does a convincing job as the bright daughter). The mother disappeared right after giving birth (her farewell words: "All I wanted was a place to sleep"), and now Sam is doing his best to cope, although sometimes Lucy has to help him with her homework. The topics in this movie are real. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and The implication here, of course, seems to be that of a "happily ever after" scenario, but it's worth noting that this is also a very handy moment for a movie to fade to black. By the end of the movie, you see that Rita has clearly divorced her cheating husband, and regained her self-confidence in her personal life. As movie plots go, "I Am Sam" ends in a somewhat predictable manner. You can help us help kids by I Am Sam (stylized i am sam) is a 2001 American drama film co-written and directed by Jessie Nelson, and starring Sean Penn as a father with an intellectual disability, Dakota Fanning as his bright and inquisitive daughter, and Michelle Pfeiffer as his lawyer. Penn's brother, Michael Penn, is also featured on a duet with his wife Aimee Mann. The album contents are made up entirely of cover versions of songs by The Beatles, although it was originally intended to consist of the group's original recordings. 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. As they work to secure Sam's rights, Sam helps Rita see her own life anew. We won't share this comment without your permission. I Am Sam. Privacy Policy The site's consensus reads: "Not only does the manipulative I Am Sam oversimplify a complex issue, it drowns it in treacle. A mentally handicapped man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the process teaches his cold-hearted lawyer the value of love and family.A mentally handicapped man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the process teaches his cold-hearted lawyer the value of love and family.A mentally handicapped man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the process teaches his cold-hearted lawyer the value of love and family. Nearly seven years later in 2001, Sam provides a loving place for precocious Lucy, though she soon surpasses his mental capacity and ability. In The Washington Post, Special Olympics Chief Executive Officer Timothy Shriver also praised Sam's portrayal as someone who is able to enjoy life and fight what he recognizes as a clear injustice. I Am Sam (2001) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Jessie Nelson Writing Credits ( WGA) Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Music by John Powell Cinematography by Elliot Davis . In turn, she gets Sam through his worst moments after Lucy is taken away from him. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. The lesson "I Am Sam" wants to teach us is, "All you need is love." Please reference Error Code 2121 when contacting customer service. In attendance are Lucy's former foster family, Sam's friend group, and a newly single Rita with her son. What was the official certification given to I Am Sam (2001) in Mexico? But by making anyone who thinks that maybe a child needs more than a mentally challenged parent can provide look like a monster, they turn the characters into cardboard. Cinemark The message of "I am Sam" is more than your typical get-out-the-handkerchief movie. As such, this monumental shift in her life means that she arguably goes through more character development than anyone else in the movie. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "I Am Sam" tells the story of Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a man with unspecified developmental disabilities who unexpectedly becomes the father of a baby girl, Lucy Diamond (Dakota Fanning). Coming Soon, Regal Sam has the kinds of problems that come up in story conferences more than in life. This movie does a great job in portraying what its like for a person who is developmentally delayed and I think it would be a great injustice to want to shield children away from this. At one point he turns scornfully to the Pfeiffer character and says, "This is an anecdote for you at some luncheon, but I'm here every day, You're out the door, but you know who I see come back? Coming Soon. 233 (4-25-21) come over red rover The boys react to the trailer for the 2001 film I Am Sam,. Golden Satellite Award. When producers were unable to obtain the rights to the original tracks, they commissioned artists such as the Black Crowes, Nick Cave, Stereophonics, Eddie Vedder, Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, Rufus Wainwright, the Wallflowers, Ben Harper, the Vines, and Ben Folds to record the versions released. In I AM SAM, Sam Dawson ( ), a mentally challenged man who wipes the tables at Starbucks, decides to fight for custody of his daughter, Lucy ( Dianne Wiest ). With help from his group of friends and acquaintances, Sam does his best to be a father for Lucy, but she eventually starts surpassing his mental abilities, which she tries to hide in fear of outgrowing her father. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. "A journey through understanding and fellowship. Seriously? But he charmed the pants off Nixon and won a ping-pong competition. 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