Sam the Man (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2001, Sam the Man is a comedy and romance film directed by Gary Winick, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A writer having difficulty completing his second novel goes on a journey of self-discovery.
Who’s in it. Sam the Man stars Fisher Stevens as Sam Manning, Annabella Sciorra as Cass, Alex Porter as Saxophone Player and John Slattery as Maxwell Slade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Sam the Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sam the Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sam the Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sam the Man (2001)?
- In US, Sam the Man is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sam the Man worth watching?
- Sam the Man holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sam the Man?
- Sam the Man stars Fisher Stevens, Annabella Sciorra, Alex Porter, John Slattery and Marin Hinkle.
- When was Sam the Man released?
- Sam the Man was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.