I Am (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, I Am is a drama film directed by Igor Voloshin, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of a young Russian in the early 90s, trying to escape the army in a psychiatric clinic. He's released years later, after intensive compulsory treatment. Has a documentary film maker he gets involved in the Chechen conflict, where he meets his own apparent death. He recalls his life and realizes it mirrors that of his whole generation.
Who’s in it. I Am stars Artur Smolyaninov as Hero/I, Andrey Khabarov as Fridrich, Oksana Akinshina as Nina and Oleksiy Horbunov as Rumin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, I Am has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Am tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Am change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Am worth watching?
- I Am holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Am?
- I Am stars Artur Smolyaninov, Andrey Khabarov, Oksana Akinshina, Oleksiy Horbunov and Pyotr Zaychenko.
- When was I Am released?
- I Am was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.