Where can I watch Ich bin Sam (2001)?

In USA, Ich bin Sam is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Ich bin Sam worth watching?

Ich bin Sam holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Ich bin Sam?

Ich bin Sam stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning and Richard Schiff.

When was Ich bin Sam released?

Ich bin Sam was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.

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Ich bin Sam (2001): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

2001 · Film · ★ 7.6

Released in 2001, Ich bin Sam is a drama film directed by Jessie Nelson, running about 132 minutes. “Alles was du brauchst ist Liebe.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Der geistig zurückgebliebene Sam hat einen festen Job in einem Coffee Shop und zieht Dank der Hilfe seines mitfühlenden Freundeskreises die Tochter Lucy alleine auf. Als die Kleine jedoch sieben Jahre alt wird und somit die mentale Reife ihres Vaters erreicht, meldet sich das Jugendamt, um Sams Tochter zu Pflegeeltern zu geben. Doch der liebende Vater kämpft gegen die Bürokratie und schafft es sogar, eine Staranwältin und die zurückgezogen lebende Nachbarin davon zu überzeugen, für ihn und sein Mädchen auf die Barrikaden zu gehen.

Who’s in it. Ich bin Sam stars Sean Penn as Sam Dawson, Michelle Pfeiffer as Rita Harrison Williams, Dianne Wiest as Annie Cassell and Dakota Fanning as Lucy Diamond Dawson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Ich bin Sam has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $92.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ich bin Sam page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ich bin Sam tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Ich bin Sam (2001)?: In USA, Ich bin Sam is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ich bin Sam worth watching?: Ich bin Sam holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Ich bin Sam?: Ich bin Sam stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning and Richard Schiff.
When was Ich bin Sam released?: Ich bin Sam was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.