Dakota Fanning is something else. Beyond talented. You can tell she was wise enough to understand the role she was playing even at such a young age, rather than it being parents feeding her the lines and telling her how to say them. Plus Sean Penn nailed his role as far as I’m concerned it was Oscar worthy. It’s so controversial to go for a role like that you have to do it spot on otherwise it’s offensive, and it was a beautiful movie
she is super underrated in my opinion. one of my go to films is man on fire and I know it's not as serious as this but she killed it in that. such a great actress!
It's interesting back when this movie was made no one batted an eye. They took it for what it was, a movie, great acting and a heartfilled story. Now days if you were to make a movie like this, so many people would say it offended them. Idk, kinda miss these types of movies
@@skadude113 do you know what I just feel fine Derek Llewellyn feel like I was looking back flash back past life look back at movie be there in about few feel like
I love the way he said it, too. But, as a preschool teacher who has read Stellaluna dozens of times, I always wondered why they had Lucy have trouble and Sam say, "Keep going" at the END of the story. (I know I'm nitpicking here -- it is still a great scene!)
Sam understood exactly what the teacher was saying. That's the beauty of this movie. Not what Sam knows but what he understands about life and his daughter and just because people don't understand Sam it doesn't make him less. And that's what Lucy understands
It's baffling that the teachers didn't understand why he was framing the situation using the Beatles and showing he understood Lucy would academically outgrow him but that wasn't his fault
He handled the situation (a child defying him) better than a lot of "normal" parents would have. He was firm, but didn't yell. He listened to her concern, understood the problem, and helped allay her fear so that she could continue on. A lot of "normal" parents would have just lost patience and let it turn into a power struggle.
Skylar Manor Please do watch Deiva Thirumagal as well. it's a remake of this movie but you'll appreciate it as much as you appreciated this movie.. please watch it..
How come they don't make movies like this anymore? If hollywood stopped hiring models for acting roles and hired actors instead, they would have much better results.
paula azevedo Please do watch Deiva Thirumagal as well. it's a remake of this movie but you'll appreciate it as much as you appreciated this movie.. please watch it..
Can’t lie this scene is awesome, love the push back from Sam to get Lucy to do what she’s capable of and the surprised and defensive response from Lucy when he challenges her
Society would rather have children be raised by abusive parents who meet societies expectations and standards than parents with challenges and handicaps who may actually love their children and provide a much better life for them than any traditional able parent.
This is what I don't get: The "mental capacity of a 7 year old" was able to raise an infant, toddler, and preschooler. How is he any less capable now, when the girl is old enough to clean up after herself and do chores? lol
To be fair, the movie makes it clear that Sam is receiving a significant amount of help from his neighbor Annie, who is far more functional than he is. One of his friends also appears to be fairly high-functioning, aside from his fixation on reciting movie statistics.
All ppl ask for help to raise children, babysitting and what not. he kept going and didn't complain. He loved her and never saw her as a burden. "Normal" parents complain every min of the day, curse at you and keep reminding u of the effort they make to feed you. In my opinion sam is a better father than most...
Toon Link he's not capable of being a father to her,and seeing her through pre school, school, high school and college. He's her father, he loves her, but he can't be her sole care giver or even the primary one.
They are of the opinion that the child should be taken from him and are working with the authorities. They are treating the father as a case; the words 'intellectual capacity' were used in the report they received.
Please do watch Deiva Thirumagal as well. it's a remake of this movie but you'll appreciate it as much as you appreciated this movie.. please watch it..
How do you possibly tell a man to his face that he has the intellectual capacity of a 7 year old and you don’t think he deserves to keep his daughter? Evil people exist like this.
I cant imagine how tough it was for everyone involved with this movie to just keep it together till the director says CUT. Even before i had my daughter....I could never...and i mean NEVER watch this movie all the way through. I STILL cant....especially now. My daughter lost her father to stage 4 pancreatic cancer just a few months before she turned 10yrs old this year. And it still kills me everyday knowing he isnt here for her. She knows she has my dad/her grandpa and her uncles....but it still isnt the same. It haunts me everyday. She is a pretty tough kid......but usually.....that tough exterior is masking something waaaaay more delicate and fragile. I know cause i use to be that way...and so did her father.
It’s such a deep moment too me when Lucy doesn’t wanna read the words that her dad can’t read....It makes me think about my daughter and how she would be exactly like Lucy....she cares soo much for her dad and feels bad that she’s able to read the book and she knows her dad can’t
They need to make more movies like this ! I am Sam was and is truly amazing movie ! Such underrated movie as well Sean penn was incredible in this movie
I came to watch a bit of "I am Sam" to clear my mind after watching "Dead Man Walking." The way that Sean Penn could encompass both of the characters, who are light years apart from each other, so completely and believably is incredible. He is a superb actor. It's almost hard to believe that they are played by the same person!
This scene gets me Everytime ...i work with adults with a variety of needs ...and just because they have special needs does not mean they are incapable ... They may need help or assistance and guidance ...but they will catch on quick...they will do there best and succeed if only given the proper tools... He never turned his back on that little girl and the mom had no disabilities and walked away ... Just because he has a mindset of someone younger does not mean he is less worthy...and to be honest he was a way better parents then most are these days
μονο οσοι βιωνουν τις συνεπειες του αυτισμου και τη;ς νοητικης καθυστερησης μπορουν να νιωσουν ποση αγαπη εχουν μεσα τους αυτοι οι ανθρωποι.μεγαλειο αυτη η ταινια .εσεις ολοι που γελατε με αυτους τους ανθρωπους θα πρεπει να αναθεωρησετε την σκεψη σας.δεν ειναι αρρωστοι αλλα διαφορετικοι απο εμας.η αγαπη που θα δωσετε ειναι το φαρμακο και η εμπιστοσυνη.δημητρα μαρια μου εισαι η ζωη μου.σε λατρευω οσο τιποτα αλλο.ο παππους σου.
The teacher and the premise of this movie are rather silly. Infants require more diligence than do more autonomous 7-year olds - if there was no complaint about him raising her as an infant, and she continues to be well-groomed and progressing mentally, then there wouldn't be any discussion about it.
Stuff like this happens a lot. I screamed in my dad's house. My mom told the cops he hit me. No bruise, no complaints before, and she was able to get full custody, and put a restraining order on him. She'll never tell me where he is. I never saw him again, but I look.
I don't understand why Lucy was taken away her father. In scene u can clearly see he cares about his daughter and he didn't want her to stop learning. This movie so sad it's because of this movie I'm scared to have kids myself I and learn disability, ADHD and I have the IQ of a 10 year. I'm scared if I had a kid some one will think in not a good enough mom and take the kid away. I all so have depression and anxiety.
your an awesome mom because my son is 7 right now but I tell him everyday to keep moving forward, and to never stop. when the day comes when he has a child and is a dad I will be there for him no matter what and will tell my future grandkids they are no different then any other child better and smarter. I tell you you can do it don't let anyone tell you anything. your a awesome mom and god bless you
Don't worry i have autism which causes me to be nonverbal sometimes when I'm in times of stress. But I'm higher functioning. Disabilities mean nothing. It is more like a fun challenge to defy the expectations of many. I'm pregnant with my first child and being in school taught me that I am not the R word some folks like to call me sometimes. I am smarter than some in areas that interest me. It makes me good at helping people. Everyone has their quirks but never let your quirks stop you from being who you want to be. As long as the goals are there you can move mountains
As an autistic person, this movie is absolutely not offensive. I'm no fan of Sean Penn as a person, but I'd take this movie over "Music", "Atypical" or "The Good Doctor" every time
Watch Monsters Inc., a big hit at the time..no even better, Feed the Kitty, the 1952 WB cartoon......or Tropic Thunder (Always remember Robert Downey Junior's advice to Be n Stiller: you NEVER go full r woird.,)
In this scene, the two more "normal functioning" adults look as if they think he doesn't understand because he doesn't give a standard response. but if you listen to how he responds even in that parent teacher meeting, he does understand. he understands completely, through the conduit that makes sense to him. and later in the scene with his daughter, his actions confirm that he does in fact understand. so for all their concern about his ability to do higher level thinking and comprehension when it comes to raising a child, he does show he can understand and take appropriate action.
Dakota Fanning is something else. Beyond talented. You can tell she was wise enough to understand the role she was playing even at such a young age, rather than it being parents feeding her the lines and telling her how to say them. Plus Sean Penn nailed his role as far as I’m concerned it was Oscar worthy. It’s so controversial to go for a role like that you have to do it spot on otherwise it’s offensive, and it was a beautiful movie
she is super underrated in my opinion. one of my go to films is man on fire and I know it's not as serious as this but she killed it in that. such a great actress!
It's interesting back when this movie was made no one batted an eye. They took it for what it was, a movie, great acting and a heartfilled story. Now days if you were to make a movie like this, so many people would say it offended them. Idk, kinda miss these types of movies
Lies again? Dietary Supplement Dumb Stupid
@@skadude113 I just realized remember it being called back in my life look back again this year contact info on the best part
@@skadude113 do you know what I just feel fine Derek Llewellyn feel like I was looking back flash back past life look back at movie be there in about few feel like
The way he whispers "Keep Going" always gets me. He is so proud of Lucy
I love the way he said it, too.
But, as a preschool teacher who has read Stellaluna dozens of times, I always wondered why they had Lucy have trouble and Sam say, "Keep going" at the END of the story. (I know I'm nitpicking here -- it is still a great scene!)
"I don’t wanna read it if you can’t" i cry everytime i hear this line. 💔
Sam understood exactly what the teacher was saying. That's the beauty of this movie. Not what Sam knows but what he understands about life and his daughter and just because people don't understand Sam it doesn't make him less. And that's what Lucy understands
It's baffling that the teachers didn't understand why he was framing the situation using the Beatles and showing he understood Lucy would academically outgrow him but that wasn't his fault
@@ItsSpecialHands Exactly!
He handled the situation (a child defying him) better than a lot of "normal" parents would have. He was firm, but didn't yell. He listened to her concern, understood the problem, and helped allay her fear so that she could continue on.
A lot of "normal" parents would have just lost patience and let it turn into a power struggle.
The first time I watched this movie I cried so hard it's such a sweet movie one of my favorites
Skylar Manor Please do watch Deiva Thirumagal as well. it's a remake of this movie but you'll appreciate it as much as you appreciated this movie.. please watch it..
First time I laughed
Me too. beautiful, heart-warming film.
Same 💖💞💞💞💞
Can i know what kind of application you used to watchthe movie?
As a father with a learning disability this hits home.
How come they don't make movies like this anymore? If hollywood stopped hiring models for acting roles and hired actors instead, they would have much better results.
Nitish Bansal i recommend watching miracle in cell number 7 its a korean movie similar to this made me ugly cry
Right
SOCIETY. WE LIVE IN ONE.
There’s good indie movies. Hollywood isn’t the best
They don't wanna spend extra money making the work environment more comfortable for disabled or super needs.
Hes disabled ? Hes a better father than i had. He truly loves lucy
It made me cry and I’m 11
its just a movie brother never compare it with your father who knows what he might give you 😃😀😃😀such as love happinness
@@youtubegoogle6899 that just goes to prove their point more, that a fictional character shows more love than their parent
@@youtubegoogle6899 some fathers aren’t capable of giving their kids that, don’t say that as if you know for sure what they’re going through.
@@1ssmaaa um, don’t know how to tell you this but autism’s a mental *disability*
Disabled doesn’t just mean physically
It’s just sad how Lucy’s teachers know Sam is a respectable father to her, but even they worry about his mental capacity.😢
Damn it I just wanna cry. Awesome performance.
paula azevedo Please do watch Deiva Thirumagal as well. it's a remake of this movie but you'll appreciate it as much as you appreciated this movie.. please watch it..
Agreed
watched this movie in 6th grade trying to be the cool kid ended up
hiding in the desk crying like a baby
Yo wassup lil boom
True I’m in 6 grade I’m crying
I just cried sitting in my car .. omg
Can’t lie this scene is awesome, love the push back from Sam to get Lucy to do what she’s capable of and the surprised and defensive response from Lucy when he challenges her
I always have to turn it off and grab the nasal spray when she says "I don't wanna read it if you can't." 😭😭😭
What do you need the spray for?
Same. Gets me everytime. 😭😭
They are both phenomenal actors. What they can emote with their eyes is amazing.
I cried like a baby especially in the scene she reads to her dad
Society would rather have children be raised by abusive parents who meet societies expectations and standards than parents with challenges and handicaps who may actually love their children and provide a much better life for them than any traditional able parent.
Not society, social workers who are mostly germaphobic worry warts
And you're not lying though
If this movie doesnt make you cry, youre not human
If I had a father like this , I swear I’d be the most successful child ever !! Sam is so capable of being what fathers run away from .
This is what I don't get: The "mental capacity of a 7 year old" was able to raise an infant, toddler, and preschooler. How is he any less capable now, when the girl is old enough to clean up after herself and do chores? lol
To be fair, the movie makes it clear that Sam is receiving a significant amount of help from his neighbor Annie, who is far more functional than he is. One of his friends also appears to be fairly high-functioning, aside from his fixation on reciting movie statistics.
Brian Sandler yea but walks to school? clothing, shopping? he had a job already so im sure he wasn’t spood fed
All ppl ask for help to raise children, babysitting and what not.
he kept going and didn't complain. He loved her and never saw her as a burden.
"Normal" parents complain every min of the day, curse at you and keep reminding u of the effort they make to feed you. In my opinion sam is a better father than most...
I know right! This was the main critisizm when the movie came out
Toon Link he's not capable of being a father to her,and seeing her through pre school, school, high school and college. He's her father, he loves her, but he can't be her sole care giver or even the primary one.
"It makes me happy hearing you read"
If he has the intellectual capacity of a 7 year old why would you use the words “intellectual capacity” with him
They are of the opinion that the child should be taken from him and are working with the authorities. They are treating the father as a case; the words 'intellectual capacity' were used in the report they received.
It's a miracle? I hope you realize sean Penn isn't really dump she's only praying
Low-Rated Duelists HAHAHA well put
Because they have the intellectual capacity of a 7 year old aswell
he’s disabled. he has trouble understanding concepts like a seven year old does. but he’s not an idiot. he knows what they mean.
Every scene in this movie makes me cry. Truly a remarkable movie
I cry every time I watch this. Great movie.
Please do watch Deiva Thirumagal as well. it's a remake of this movie but you'll appreciate it as much as you appreciated this movie.. please watch it..
😊😭😱
Best dad in the world! He's giving everything that he got to make her keep going. To move forward.
People don't appreciate this movie.
why not
they are too brainwashed to accept an idea.. even if most of it is unrealistic.. to accept art u have to be open minded and most people are not
Ikr
Fabrizio B.031707 I do.
Move on and the
She starts with just a father ends with a family and friends
Spoiled the movie😡😡😡
How do you possibly tell a man to his face that he has the intellectual capacity of a 7 year old and you don’t think he deserves to keep his daughter? Evil people exist like this.
I cried so much while watching this movie
I cant imagine how tough it was for everyone involved with this movie to just keep it together till the director says CUT.
Even before i had my daughter....I could never...and i mean NEVER watch this movie all the way through. I STILL cant....especially now. My daughter lost her father to stage 4 pancreatic cancer just a few months before she turned 10yrs old this year. And it still kills me everyday knowing he isnt here for her. She knows she has my dad/her grandpa and her uncles....but it still isnt the same. It haunts me everyday. She is a pretty tough kid......but usually.....that tough exterior is masking something waaaaay more delicate and fragile. I know cause i use to be that way...and so did her father.
I am so sorry to hear this, I don't know what to say but just wanted to say something x
Every little thing is gone be all right. Some older guy. Wrote a song that helps me. I sing it to my sisters sometimes
That is so tough. I can only hope and pray that you all make it through. I wish I could do something. Literally anything to make it better.
One of the best movies I have ever seen. The actors in this movie all did great.
It’s such a deep moment too me when Lucy doesn’t wanna read the words that her dad can’t read....It makes me think about my daughter and how she would be exactly like Lucy....she cares soo much for her dad and feels bad that she’s able to read the book and she knows her dad can’t
Brilliant film 👍🏻a better father than I had. Sam is a great guy.
Couldn't the state have assigned someone to help him raise the kid? He's hardly an inept father, just needs some help in certain areas
What a great dad
ANY KID would be lucky and blessed to have a dad like Sam
watching this for I don't know how many times already and still find myself crying...
Heartbreaking and the cast OWNS it
I had to leave the theater when I saw this for the first time. I was on a date in 10th grade. I still cry every time I watch it
They need to make more movies like this ! I am Sam was and is truly amazing movie ! Such underrated movie as well Sean penn was incredible in this movie
I came to watch a bit of "I am Sam" to clear my mind after watching "Dead Man Walking."
The way that Sean Penn could encompass both of the characters, who are light years apart from each other, so completely and believably is incredible. He is a superb actor. It's almost hard to believe that they are played by the same person!
I love Sean Penn he's one my fav actors
Omg this movie is so beautiful and sad
My family and i make reference to this movie every day. Also not an exaggeration. So many amazing quotes from sam. I DONT EVEN WANT CREPES
This scene gets me Everytime ...i work with adults with a variety of needs ...and just because they have special needs does not mean they are incapable ... They may need help or assistance and guidance ...but they will catch on quick...they will do there best and succeed if only given the proper tools... He never turned his back on that little girl and the mom had no disabilities and walked away ... Just because he has a mindset of someone younger does not mean he is less worthy...and to be honest he was a way better parents then most are these days
Such a beautiful film. High 10 out of 10.
He is a lot better father than I have who left me like lucy's mother in the beginning
Somehow I found myself up at 4:00 a.m. watching this, balling my eyes out, and knowing that I have class tomorrow morning. Shit is all fucked up.
Little Dakota Fanning is just such a dreamboat. She hyptonizes me with her beauty.
"I don't wanna read if you can't"
This cracked me...
If i see anything related i start crying the movie is really emotional
What a beautiful movie 😢
μονο οσοι βιωνουν τις συνεπειες του αυτισμου και τη;ς νοητικης καθυστερησης μπορουν να νιωσουν ποση αγαπη εχουν μεσα τους αυτοι οι ανθρωποι.μεγαλειο αυτη η ταινια .εσεις ολοι που γελατε με αυτους τους ανθρωπους θα πρεπει να αναθεωρησετε την σκεψη σας.δεν ειναι αρρωστοι αλλα διαφορετικοι απο εμας.η αγαπη που θα δωσετε ειναι το φαρμακο και η εμπιστοσυνη.δημητρα μαρια μου εισαι η ζωη μου.σε λατρευω οσο τιποτα αλλο.ο παππους σου.
Only movie to ever make me cry
I appreciated this movie very much.
mary shaffer same. Ive never seen a movie that made me cry like this one did😭
Tropic Thunder territory.
He is a excellent father
This the best movie Sean Penn has starred in. Just a great job in portraying a special needs parent.
It's a touching movie
2:38 I dont want reed words you can't 😞💔😍 Oh dear touch my heart in that line
He went FULL.
He went home empty-handed
Should've consulted with Lincoln Osiris before he took this role.
I remember watching this as a wee boy. I was cracking the funk up. Pretty sure I showed it to my Bros. Loved it. Still do.
Favorite movie ever
Forget Man on fire, I am Sam is safe and entertaining to watch.
What a great performance from Mr penn
Ya he was really good in it,adorable
The teacher and the premise of this movie are rather silly. Infants require more diligence than do more autonomous 7-year olds - if there was no complaint about him raising her as an infant, and she continues to be well-groomed and progressing mentally, then there wouldn't be any discussion about it.
Yeh but I guess there had to be a plot somewhere.
Stuff like this happens a lot. I screamed in my dad's house. My mom told the cops he hit me. No bruise, no complaints before, and she was able to get full custody, and put a restraining order on him. She'll never tell me where he is. I never saw him again, but I look.
35% percent on rottentomatoes that’s way too low.
never judge a movie based on rotten tomatoes man
People power
I don't understand why Lucy was taken away her father. In scene u can clearly see he cares about his daughter and he didn't want her to stop learning. This movie so sad it's because of this movie I'm scared to have kids myself I and learn disability, ADHD and I have the IQ of a 10 year. I'm scared if I had a kid some one will think in not a good enough mom and take the kid away. I all so have depression and anxiety.
J G ummmm what
Don't forget this was a few years ago if u had a kid u would get alot of help
When she turns eight she will be developmentally and emotionally more mature than he will. Such a sad scene
your an awesome mom because my son is 7 right now but I tell him everyday to keep moving forward, and to never stop. when the day comes when he has a child and is a dad I will be there for him no matter what and will tell my future grandkids they are no different then any other child better and smarter. I tell you you can do it don't let anyone tell you anything. your a awesome mom and god bless you
Don't worry i have autism which causes me to be nonverbal sometimes when I'm in times of stress. But I'm higher functioning. Disabilities mean nothing. It is more like a fun challenge to defy the expectations of many. I'm pregnant with my first child and being in school taught me that I am not the R word some folks like to call me sometimes. I am smarter than some in areas that interest me. It makes me good at helping people. Everyone has their quirks but never let your quirks stop you from being who you want to be. As long as the goals are there you can move mountains
This scene makes me cry.
Man this movie makes me soooo sad and crying😭😢😭💔
As an autistic person, this movie is absolutely not offensive. I'm no fan of Sean Penn as a person, but I'd take this movie over "Music", "Atypical" or "The Good Doctor" every time
I think sean Penn is a basket case but. The man has some serious acting range and skills. He had some amazing talent!
This movie n sling blade makes even me tear up..
Who tf cutting onions.
If you dont cry alot during this movie then you ain't really watching it.
Indeed. Or you have no humanity left.
@@robinholland1574 Whenever I start watching this movie I have a box of tissues with me. Because I know I'm gonna cry throughout the movie.
The first time I watched this movie was around 8 years old idk why I was still emotional by this movie at a young age
The inspiration for Simple Jack.
Your comment muh muh made me happy
Except he has only an IQ of 3
damn deep! theres something in my eyes
I can't find the movie in youtube...so I kept looking on the clips😭😭😭
This movie is best
Dakota is so cute😍
me at 2021 crying so hard
I wish I had a loving and caring father like this growing up instead of the narcissistic and abusive one I had.
Best movie ever
This scene gets to be than the ending scene..she cared about her father than showing how she's advancing
Ive probably watched this movie 50 times. Not an exaggeration what so ever
I never seen this movie but I can’t watch it this scene alone has me balling wtf
If you love this kind of movie, i suggest you to watch miracle in cell no.7 ... you'll cry a bucket😢😢
Watch Monsters Inc., a big hit at the time..no even better, Feed the Kitty, the 1952 WB cartoon......or Tropic Thunder (Always remember Robert Downey Junior's advice to Be n Stiller: you NEVER go full r woird.,)
I'm lazy to read subtitles throughout the whole movie tho
I feel like their concern is warranted. But it was wrong of them to try and take a child from a loving home.
plot twist: he is just a drunk father
lol
I am not SN but my children are smarter than I and I am sooooooo glad ....THIS? is an emotion for EVERY parent
In this scene, the two more "normal functioning" adults look as if they think he doesn't understand because he doesn't give a standard response. but if you listen to how he responds even in that parent teacher meeting, he does understand. he understands completely, through the conduit that makes sense to him. and later in the scene with his daughter, his actions confirm that he does in fact understand. so for all their concern about his ability to do higher level thinking and comprehension when it comes to raising a child, he does show he can understand and take appropriate action.
Department of Family services would not be able to share that info without a HIPPA forms
Great-Im crying at 9:30 at night.. Geeeze... :(
They were both on friends !!!!! True story !
Sam wanted Lucy to be with him all the time, he loved being right next to her. Pure love
this a good movie
My WHOLE face is leaking. Why do I do this to myself?
I feel her she's saying little girl
0:34 i was 100% convinced that this was Bobby moynihan for a sec until i looked it up
Reminds me miracle in cell