

Information
Release DateDecember 28, 2001
Runtime2h 12m
StatusReleased
Budget$22M
Revenue$93M
ProductionNew Line Cinema, Bedford Falls Productions + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
7.6
2,348 votesPopularity3
Synopsis
Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.
Cast & Crew
Director

Featured Cast

Sean Penn
Sam Dawson

Michelle Pfeiffer
Rita Harrison Williams

Dianne Wiest
Annie Cassell

Dakota Fanning
Lucy Diamond Dawson

Richard Schiff
Mr. Turner