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Summary
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.
🎭 Genre
Drama
⏱ Duration
2h 12min
📅 Year
2001
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1,599
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Reviews 1.599 people recommend it · top 4 by likes
Esse filme me emocionou demais
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Un padre que padece una discapacidad mental debe luchar para ganar de nuevo la custodia de su querida hija.
Un padre que padece una discapacidad mental debe luchar para ganar de nuevo la custodia de su querida hija. Una historia emotiva y esperanzadora. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trailer Yo soy Sam
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Jessie Nelson
Sean Penn
Sam Dawson
Michelle Pfeiffer
Rita Harrison Williams
Dianne Wiest
Annie Cassell
Dakota Fanning
Lucy Diamond Dawson
Richard Schiff
Mr. Turner
Loretta Devine
Margaret Calgrove
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Tags & themes
Dramamentally disabledfoster parentslawyerpro bonosocial servicescoffee shop managerpizza hutchildren's booklocked doorchild custodywoman directorfather daughter relationshipneurodiversity
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What is Yo soy Sam about?
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...
How long is Yo soy Sam?
Yo soy Sam has a runtime of 2h 12min. It was released in 2001.
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Technical sheet
| Year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Release date | December 28, 2001 |
| Director | Jessie Nelson |
| Runtime | 2 h 12 min |
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Drama |
| Cast | Sean Penn · Michelle Pfeiffer · Dianne Wiest · Dakota Fanning · Richard Schiff · Loretta Devine · Marin Hinkle · Laura Dern · Brad Silverman · Joseph Rosenberg · Stanley DeSantis · Doug Hutchison |
| Production | New Line Cinema · Bedford Falls Productions · Red Fish, Blue Fish Films · "Sam" Productions |
| IMDB | tt0277027 |
| Tagline | Sólo se necesita amor. |
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Recommendations 1.599 people recommend it
La banda sonora de 'I Am Sam' destaca por versiones de clásicos de los Beatles, como Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds y Blackbird. Un detalle especial es la interpretación de Sarah McLachlan durante una de las escena