Released:
2001-12-28

Overview:
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.

Director:
Jessie Nelson

Runtime:
2h 12min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Sean Penn
  as
  Sam Dawson
• 
  Michelle Pfeiffer
  as
  Rita Harrison Williams
• 
  Dianne Wiest
  as
  Annie Cassell
• 
  Dakota Fanning
  as
  Lucy Diamond Dawson
• 
  Richard Schiff
  as
  Mr. Turner