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I Am Sam

β€œLove is all you need.”

β˜… 7.6(2,508)20012h 12m
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I Am Sam is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Director
Jessie Nelson
Release date
2001-12-28
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Box office
$92,542,418
Budget
$22,000,000
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Studio
New Line Cinema

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About I Am Sam

I Am Sam is a 2001 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jessie Nelson, starring Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer and Dianne Wiest. It has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 2,508 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Am Sam in Mexico β€” across streaming, rental and purchase options β€” along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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Themes & keywords

mentally disabledfoster parentslawyerpro bonosocial servicescoffee shop managerpizza hutchildren's booklocked doorchild custodywoman directorfather daughter relationshipneurodiversity

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Am Sam in Mexico?+

In Mexico, I Am Sam is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is I Am Sam on Netflix?+

I Am Sam is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is I Am Sam?+

I Am Sam has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

Who stars in I Am Sam?+

I Am Sam stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning and Richard Schiff.

When did I Am Sam come out?+

I Am Sam is a 2001 movie directed by Jessie Nelson.

What genre is I Am Sam?+

I Am Sam is Drama film.

Who directed I Am Sam?+

I Am Sam was directed by Jessie Nelson.

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