Life According to Sam (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2013, Life According to Sam is a drama and documentary film directed by Sean Fine, running about 90 minutes. “Progeria is just a part of who I am.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Progeria is a rare, fatal genetic condition that causes accelerated aging in children; its young victims rarely live past 13. This moving documentary explores the remarkable world of Sam Berns and the relentless pursuit of a treatment and cure by his parents (both doctors) to save their son from the disease.
Who’s in it. Life According to Sam stars Sam Berns as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Life According to Sam has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 Life According to Sam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life According to Sam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life According to Sam (2013)?
- In US, Life According to Sam is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 Life According to Sam worth watching?
- Life According to Sam holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life According to Sam?
- Life According to Sam stars Sam Berns.