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I Am Sam

7.620012h 12mPG-13MovieDrama

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…

DirectorJessie Nelson
WritersKristine Johnson·Jessie Nelson
ProducersMichael De Luca·Edward Zwick

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Not available in India
Streaming in 36 other countries

I Am Sam isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium and 32 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jessie Nelson

SPSean Penn
Sean Penn
Sam Dawson
MPMichelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer
Rita Harrison Williams
DWDianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest
Annie Cassell
DFDakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning
Lucy Diamond Dawson
RSRichard Schiff
Richard Schiff
Mr. Turner
LDLoretta Devine
Loretta Devine
Margaret Calgrove
MHMarin Hinkle
Marin Hinkle
Patricia
LDLaura Dern
Laura Dern
Randy Carpenter
BSBrad Silverman
Brad Silverman
Brad
JR
Joseph Rosenberg
Joe
SDStanley DeSantis
Stanley DeSantis
Robert
DHDoug Hutchison
Doug Hutchison
Ifty

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I Am Sam — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Am Sam?

I Am Sam isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Argentina, Austria and Australia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is I Am Sam on Netflix?

No, I Am Sam is not on Netflix in India as of October 2026.

Is I Am Sam on Amazon Prime Video?

No, I Am Sam isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch I Am Sam for free?

I Am Sam isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.