I Am David (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2003, I Am David is a drama and family film directed by Paul Feig, running about 90 minutes. “Believe in the power to change your destiny” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on Anne Holm's acclaimed young adult novel North to Freedom, I Am David chronicles the struggles of a 12-year-old boy who manages to flee a Communist concentration camp on his own -- through sheer will and determination. All he has in his possession is a loaf of bread, a letter to deliver to someone in Denmark and a compass to help get him there.
Who’s in it. I Am David stars Hui Shiu-Hung, Dayo Wong as Ho Kei-kin, Ben Tibber as David and Jim Caviezel as Johannes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, I Am David has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am David page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Am David tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am David (2003)?
- In US, I Am David is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Am David worth watching?
- I Am David holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Am David?
- I Am David stars Hui Shiu-Hung, Dayo Wong, Ben Tibber, Jim Caviezel and Joan Plowright.
- When was I Am David released?
- I Am David was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.