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25 Jan 2002 · Roger Ebert criticizes the film's simplistic and sentimental portrayal of a mentally challenged father (Sean Penn) who fights for custody of his daughter (Dakota Fanning). He argues that the movie ignores the practical and ethical challenges of the case and fails to convince the audience that Sam is the best option for Lucy.
"I Am Sam" is the compelling story of Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a mentally-challenged father raising his daughter Lucy (Dakota Fanning) with the help of a unique group of friends.
A mentally challenged man fights for custody of his daughter in this moving but unrealistic drama. Read the review, age rating, and parents guide for language, violence, and themes.
25 Jan 2002 · I Am Sam: Directed by Jessie Nelson. With Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning, Dianne Wiest. An intellectually disabled 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.
11 Apr 2002 · Penn plays Sam, a Beatles-obsessed Starbucks cleaner with the mental age of seven. Managing to get a homeless woman pregnant, her disappearance leaves him to bring up young Lucy.
28 Dis 2001 · The compelling story of Sam Dawson (Penn), a mentally challenged father raising his daughter Lucy with the help of an extraordinary group of friends. When a social worker suggests that Lucy should be placed in foster care, Sam forms an unlikely alliance with a high-powered attorney (Pfeiffer).
I Am Sam Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Michael Clark Epoch Times. Penn never goes over the top with his speech, ticks, hand gestures, and all-around...
