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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
WritersJessie Nelson·Kristine Johnson
ProducersJessie Nelson·Edward Zwick

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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 is streaming on Howdy, The Roku Channel and Plex in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is I Am Sam on Netflix?

No, I Am Sam is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Howdy and The Roku Channel.

Is I Am Sam on Amazon Prime Video?

I Am Sam isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch I Am Sam for free?

I Am Sam is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Plex in United States.