Where to watch I Am Sam (2001) tonight
I Am Sam (2001) runs 2 h 12 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.6 from 2,617 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 12 min — ends 10:12 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- December 28, 2001
- TMDB rating
- 7.6 / 10 from 2,617 votes
- Director
- Jessie Nelson
- Starring
- Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is I Am Sam?
- I Am Sam is 2 h 12 min long (132 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:12 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is I Am Sam rated?
- I Am Sam is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is I Am Sam a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream I Am Sam?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Mildred Pierce (1945)
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