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I Am Sam

I Am Sam (2001)

Love is all you need.

Radar 49Stable signalGB:122h 12mDrama

The Radar read

A middle-of-the-pack signal worth a look, with a decent sample behind its rating.

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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✗ Not for kidsBest for teens and up · GB 12

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Radar score49/100
Quality signal70/100
Audience rating7.6
Votes counted2,536
Trust signalStable signal

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