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Where to Watch I Am Sam (2001) in the US
- 2001
- PG-13
- 2h 12m
- 7.6IMDb
- 35%Rotten Tomatoes
- 28Metascore
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What it's about
Sam Dawson has the mental capacity of a 7yo. He has a daughter who's homeless mother has abandons them both. Sam's difficulties become problematic, and she's taken away. Sam finds a lawyer who tells the case pro bono. In the process, he teaches her a great deal about love and whether it's really all needed.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Jessie Nelson
- Writer
- Kristine Johnson, Jessie Nelson
- Starring
- Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning
Details
- Release date
- Jan 25, 2002
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $40,311,852
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 12 nominations total
Where to Watch I Am Sam (2001) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch I Am Sam in the United States?
- I Am Sam is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Howdy (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), and Tubi TV. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I stream I Am Sam or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Howdy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I watch I Am Sam for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), and Tubi TV.
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