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Actor Sean Penn displays another facet of his versatility as the title character of this inspirational tearjerker--a mentally handicapped father fighting for custody of his young daughter (Dakota Fanning). The child welfare board of his native Santa Monica has taken her from him, worried that at eight years old she has already .. Read more
| Starring | Michelle Pfeiffer, Sean Penn, Laura Dern, Dianne Wiest |
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| Director | Jessie Nelson |
| Genres | Drama |
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"...Mr. Penn, with his usual discipline, burrows deep into Sam....You need only look into the actor's eyes to see how deeply he is committed to perceiving the world the way Sam does..."
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A Fifty Hankie Weepie
This was the saddest film I have ever seen, but very very enjoyable! The acting was superb - Sean Penn was every inch a man with learning difficulties. The ... read more »
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A gem of a film
I don't know how I missed this film the first time round but I'm really glad I spotted it. I guess that the subject matter meant it didn't get a lot... read more »
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Sam and Ham
No doubting the efforts here by all to produce a heart renching story on a par with Kramer v Kramer as mentioned in the film. Just doesn't quite make it ... read more »
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Fantastic Film
What a great film ,but do get a box not a packet of tissues ,I loved it from start to finish rent this you wont be disappointed .Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer... read more »
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You have gotta see this film.
Rented this film because my daughter had done a project on it at school and said I'd enjoy it and I did indeed.
Normally I don't like Sean ... read more »
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Fantastic!!
I thought this film was superb and Sean Penn was just unbelievably amazing in his character. There were a lot of tears whilst watching this film. In fact I ... read more »
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I Am Sam (2001)
A lovely film is all I can say. Dakota Fanning is definitely one to watch for the future. She's fantastic! It was nice to see Sean Penn playing a different ... read more »
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Oldie But Goodie
This movie is a favorite of mine. It is so sweet! It touches you everytime you watch it. Its defeinately and oldie but golden movie classic.
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Lovely, lovely film
Really enjoyed this film, was absolutely brilliant and really touching to watch.
Excellent casting, love Dakota Fanning and Sean Penn, and the film ... read more »
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Tears And More Tears
This was an amazing film. I dont normally get tearful watching films but this one made me weep all the way through. Was such a hard hitting tearjerker for me. ... read more »
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I am Sam
You cannot help but be unmoved. Penn, in my opinion a very underated actor (like Gary Oldman). To see him finally recognised in Milk was brilliant. The only ... read more »