An intellectually disabled man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the process teaches his cold-hearted lawyer the value of love and family.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 11 nominations.
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| Sean Penn | ... |
Sam Dawson
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| Michelle Pfeiffer | ... |
Rita
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| Dakota Fanning | ... |
Lucy
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| Dianne Wiest | ... |
Annie
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| Loretta Devine | ... |
Margaret Calgrove
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| Richard Schiff | ... |
Turner
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| Laura Dern | ... |
Randy Carpenter
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Brad Silverman | ... |
Brad
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Joseph Rosenberg | ... |
Joe
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| Stanley DeSantis | ... |
Robert
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| Doug Hutchison | ... |
Ifty
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| Rosalind Chao | ... |
Lily
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| Ken Jenkins | ... |
Judge McNeily
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| Wendy Phillips | ... |
Miss Wright
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| Mason Lucero | ... |
Conner Rhodes
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| Scott Paulin | ... |
Duncan Rhodes
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| Bobby Cooper | ... |
George
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| Kit McDonough | ... |
Ms. Davis
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| Kimberly Scott | ... |
Gertie
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| Michael B. Silver | ... |
Dr. Jaslow
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| Caroline Keenan | ... |
Rebecca
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| Eileen Ryan | ... |
Estelle
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| Mary Steenburgen | ... |
Dr. Blake
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| Marin Hinkle | ... |
Patricia
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Chase MacKenzie Bebak | ... |
Willy
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Rafer Weigel | ... |
Bruce
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Emiko Parise | ... |
Nurse
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| Pamela Dunlap | ... |
Grace
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| Brent Spiner | ... |
Shoe Salesman
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| David Nathan Schwartz | ... |
Principal
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| Kathleen Robertson | ... |
Big Boy Waitress
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| Karen Bankhead | ... |
Rita's Colleague
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Janet Adderley | ... |
Obnoxious Mom
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| Katie McGloin | ... |
Cristina
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| Steven Maines | ... |
Collin
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Dennis Fanning | ... |
Vice Cop
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David Poynter | ... |
Cafeteria Worker
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R.D. Call | ... |
Cop at Park
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| John Paizis | ... |
Starbucks Father
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| Russ Fega | ... |
Starbucks Angry Man
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Erinn Goletz | ... |
Starbucks Barista
(as Erinn Seaghda Rice Goletz)
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| Julie Claire | ... |
Starbucks Customer
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Marnie Martin | ... |
Starbucks Woman
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Tony Abatemarco | ... |
Court Clerk
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| Will Wallace | ... |
Bill Carpenter
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Scott Weintraub | ... |
Scarecrow
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| Nicholas Mele | ... |
Booking Cop
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Brian Bialick | ... |
Brian
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| Molly Gordon | ... |
Callie
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Nora Kroopf | ... |
Sara
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Allison Thormahlen | ... |
Lucy Infant
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Jillian Thormahlen | ... |
Lucy Infant
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Ryan Williams | ... |
Lucy 6 Months
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Felicity Ann Forbes | ... |
Lucy 18 Months
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Makindra Sherry Forbes | ... |
Lucy 18 Months
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| Elle Fanning | ... |
Lucy 2 Years
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Amanda Lehaf | ... |
Lucy 4 Years
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Greg Bronson | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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Tony Collucci | ... |
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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| Roger Ferreira | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Garrett Fraye | ... |
Baby Lucy Dawson (uncredited)
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Spencer Gray | ... |
Baby Lucy Dawson (uncredited)
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Spencer Kayden | ... |
Aunt Dawson (uncredited)
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| Roma Maffia | ... |
First Family Court Judge (uncredited)
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Michael McElroy | ... |
(uncredited) (voice)
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| Clara Soyoung | ... |
Girl in Elevator (uncredited)
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| Christine Sposato | ... |
Bobs Big Boy Patron (uncredited)
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| Jen Taylor | ... |
Limo Driver (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jessie Nelson | ||
Written by
| Kristine Johnson | ... | (written by) & |
| Jessie Nelson | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Michael De Luca | ... | executive producer |
| Lisa Demaine | ... | associate producer (as Lisa Campbell) |
| Barbara A. Hall | ... | co-producer |
| Marshall Herskovitz | ... | producer |
| Jessie Nelson | ... | producer |
| Claire Rudnick Polstein | ... | executive producer |
| David Scott Rubin | ... | executive producer (as David Rubin) |
| Richard Solomon | ... | producer |
| Edward Zwick | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Powell | ||
Cinematography by
| Elliot Davis | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard Chew | ||
Editorial Department
| Ian Edelman | ... | editorial production assistant |
| Colby Enders | ... | apprentice editor |
| Jody Levin | ... | executive in charge of post production |
| Dan Muscarella | ... | color timer |
| Liv Torgerson | ... | first assistant editor: film |
| Mark Yoshikawa | ... | first assistant editor: avid |
| Adrian Kays | ... | editor: end title montage (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Mary Gail Artz | ||
| Barbara Cohen | ||
Production Design by
| Aaron Osborne | ||
Art Direction by
| Erin Cochran | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jennifer M. Gentile | ... | (as Jennifer Gentile) |
| Garrett Lewis | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Susie DeSanto | ||
Makeup Department
| Erin Braus-Guth | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Erin M. Braus) |
| Alan D'Angerio | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Pfeiffer (as Alan Dangerio) |
| Elisabeth Dietrich-Fry | ... | department head make-up artist (as Elisabeth Dietrich Fry) |
| Denise Fischer | ... | key makeup artist |
| Annette Lorant | ... | makeup artist |
| Bunny Parker | ... | hair department head |
| Ronnie Specter | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Pfeiffer (as Ronnie Spector) |
| Lynda Kyle Walker | ... | assistant hairstylist (as Lynda Walker) |
Production Management
| Carla Fry | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Barbara A. Hall | ... | unit production manager |
| Frank Salvino | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lisa Demaine | ... | first assistant director (as Lisa Campbell) |
| Fred Roth | ... | second assistant director (as Fredric Roth) |
| Andrew Ward | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Mychael Bates | ... | property master |
| Peter J. Bates | ... | set dresser |
| Robert Bernard | ... | graphic designer |
| Steve Borgese | ... | greensman coordinator |
| Gene Bowen | ... | propmaker gang boss |
| Pat Buffolineo | ... | set dresser |
| Amondo Calhoun | ... | propmaker |
| Conrad Chitwood | ... | construction coordinator |
| Craig Diantonio | ... | painter (as Craig Diantonic) |
| Roy Dickson | ... | propmaker |
| Arnold Durazo | ... | propmaker |
| Bill Emri | ... | painter |
| Lilly Frank | ... | standby painter (as Lily Frank) |
| Linda Fuller | ... | children's art |
| Tom J. Furginson | ... | set dresser (as Tom Furginson) |
| Molly Gordon | ... | children's art |
| Stephanie J. Gordon | ... | set designer |
| Martin Goulding | ... | painter |
| Robert Hale | ... | paint foreman |
| Jeff Hyatt | ... | paint utility |
| Sidney Javet | ... | set dresser |
| Hyunjin Jo | ... | art department production assistant (as Hyunjin) |
| Kim Kirschbaum | ... | painter |
| Jack Knight | ... | propmaker |
| James Kratz | ... | carpenter / utility |
| Greg Lay | ... | propmaker |
| Patrick J. Martin | ... | propmaker gang boss (as Patrick Martin) |
| Bill Matzner | ... | greensman |
| Brynn McQuade | ... | art department coordinator |
| Walt Mikolwski | ... | general foreman (as Walter Mikowlski) |
| Erik Monson | ... | propmaker |
| Victor Nogueira | ... | labor gang boss |
| Michael O'Donnell | ... | crew head |
| John 'Johnny O' Ornelas | ... | assistant property master (as John Ornelas) |
| Mark Palmer | ... | set dresser |
| Missy Parker | ... | shopper |
| Gregori Renta | ... | leadman (as Gregory Renta) |
| Raul Reyes | ... | painter |
| Glenn Rivers | ... | set designer |
| Garner Ryan | ... | propmaker |
| Mike Steelman | ... | propmaker |
| Charles Swift | ... | painter |
| Art Torres | ... | propmaker |
| Daniel Wade | ... | propmaker |
| Larry Wise | ... | general labor foreman |
| Darren Wooley | ... | carpenter / utility |
| Greg Wyszynski | ... | set dresser |
| Ruben Abarca | ... | drapery foreman (uncredited) |
| George Amaroso | ... | swing (uncredited) |
| Michael Caccamise | ... | art department assistant (uncredited) |
| George Davis | ... | art department coordinator (uncredited) |
| Chela Fiorini | ... | on-set dresser (uncredited) |
| Peter N. Griffith | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Hyunjin Jo | ... | origami artist (uncredited) |
| Sean Langdon | ... | set dressing gangboss (uncredited) |
| Richard 'Rocky' Nichols | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Steve Rice | ... | greens foreman (uncredited) |
| Chad Vachter | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Ash | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Douglas Axtell | ... | sound mixer |
| James Bailey | ... | foley artist |
| Michael Camello | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Paul Timothy Carden | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Gail Clark Burch | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Eric Flickinger | ... | recordist |
| Kevin Globerman | ... | engineer: ProTools |
| Dennis Gray | ... | dialogue editor |
| Scott Jacobs | ... | boom operator |
| Adam Jenkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Darren T. Knaus | ... | assistant sound editor (as Darren Knaus) |
| Manny Leyva | ... | cableperson |
| Diane Lucas | ... | adr recordist |
| Cynthia Merrill | ... | foley artist |
| Joe Milner | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Nick Neutra | ... | foley mixer |
| Thomas O'Neil Younkman | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Sarah Payan | ... | dialogue editor (as Sarah Rudolph Payan) |
| Perry Robertson | ... | sound effects editor |
| David Stanke | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Greg Steele | ... | adr mixer |
| Drew Webster | ... | mix tech |
| Nancy MacLeod | ... | foley editor (uncredited) |
| Gregg Silk | ... | second engineer (uncredited) |
| Holger M. Thiele | ... | sound mastering engineer: re-mix & master: credited on new digital master (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ron Bolanowski | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Marla Carter Barrett | ... | title compositor (as Marla Carter) |
| Robert Stromberg | ... | matte painting |
| Patrick Zentis | ... | matte painting |
Stunts
| Troy Brown | ... | stunts |
| Andree Gibbs | ... | stunts (as Andree Gibb) |
| Mimi Gilbert | ... | stunt double: Lucy |
| Troy Gilbert | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Andy Gill | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jack Gill | ... | stunt coordinator |
| James M. Halty | ... | stunts (as Jimmy Halty) |
| Eddie Hice | ... | stunts (as Ed Hice) |
| Tommy J. Huff | ... | stunts (as Tommy Huff) |
| Henry King Sr. | ... | stunts (as Henry King, Sr.) |
| Joel Kramer | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Lane Leavitt | ... | stunt rigger |
| Patricia M. Peters | ... | stunt double: Rita (as Tricia Peters) |
| Jimmy Romano | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Erik Stabenau | ... | stunt double: Sam |
| David Loitz | ... | precision driver (uncredited) |
| Cazimir Milostan | ... | precision driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Rebecca Allen | ... | video playback operator |
| Art Bartels | ... | key grip |
| George Billinger III | ... | camera operator: "a" camera (as George Billinger) / steadicam operator (as George Billinger) |
| Ted Caloroso | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Bruce Chimerofsky | ... | best boy grip |
| Carlos Chirez | ... | electrician |
| James F. Cornick | ... | rigging gaffer (as Jim Cornick) |
| Andrae Crawford | ... | camera loader (as Andre Crawford) |
| Ken Drake | ... | rigging grip |
| Jim Duggan | ... | grip (as James Duggan) |
| Robert Estrella Jr. | ... | grip |
| Sean Fine | ... | rigging electrician |
| David Galbraith | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Jennifer Galvez | ... | electrician (as Jenifer Galves) |
| Lamarr Gray | ... | rigging electrician (as Lamar Gray) |
| Bill Greenberg | ... | electrician |
| Michael Gulbin | ... | rigging grip |
| Chris Haarhoff | ... | additional steadicam operator (as Chris Harhoff) |
| Ted Lewis | ... | grip |
| Chris Lombardi | ... | camera operator: "b" camera (as Cris Lombardi) |
| Dayton Nietert | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Jeremy Antonio Oliver | ... | rigging electrician (as Jeremy Oliver) |
| Robbie Redner | ... | electrician (as Robert Redner) |
| Bruce Robinson | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| David D. Scott | ... | video assist (as David Scott) |
| Lorey Sebastian | ... | still photographer |
| Sean Shinneman | ... | grip |
| Ted Shinneman | ... | grip |
| Cricket Sloat | ... | best boy electrician |
| Chris Stanman | ... | rigging electrician |
| Cleo Terrio | ... | dolly grip (as Cleo Terrieo) |
| Kent C. Tramel | ... | rigging electrician (as Kent Tramel) |
| Ray Williams | ... | rigging grip |
| Joli Wipfli | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Kurt Young | ... | rigging key grip |
| Christopher A. Zwirner | ... | electrician (as Chris Zwirner) |
| Brendon Phillips | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
| Todd Schlopy | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera (uncredited) |
| Val Sklar | ... | loader (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Suzanne Anaya | ... | extras casting |
| Mary Brezovich | ... | casting associate |
| Davia Nelson | ... | casting: San Francisco |
| Micah Scott | ... | extras casting coordinator |
| Leanna Sheldon | ... | casting associate |
| Sandra Kuker | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lynda Foote | ... | costume supervisor |
| Jennifer Morrison Holyfield | ... | costumer: Ms. Pfeiffer (as Jennifer Holyfield) |
| Jo Kissack | ... | set costumer |
| Susan Kistler | ... | key set costumer |
| Dennis McCarthy | ... | set costumer |
| Sabrina Rosen | ... | costumer |
| Kathryn V. Davis | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Derek Avila | ... | assistant location manager |
| Scotty Brown | ... | assistant location manager |
| Judy Heinzen Culotta | ... | assistant location manager (as Judy Heinzen) |
| Russ Fega | ... | location manager |
| Ron Hugo | ... | location scout |
| Robert Foulkes | ... | co-location manager (uncredited) |
| Christopher Lee | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Julian Bratolyubov | ... | music preparation |
| Paul Broucek | ... | music executive |
| David Carpenter | ... | featured musician: bass (as Dave Carpenter) |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | music contractor (as Sandy DeCrescent) |
| Terry Delsing | ... | music editor |
| George Doering | ... | featured musician: ukes & guitars |
| Steve Erdody | ... | featured musician: solo cello |
| Michael Fisher | ... | featured musician: percussion |
| Bruce Fowler | ... | orchestrator |
| Gavin Greenaway | ... | conductor |
| Tod Holcomb | ... | additional music editor |
| Mark Kaufman | ... | music clearance executive |
| Malcolm Luker | ... | score recordist / scoring mixer |
| Darrin McCann | ... | musician: viola |
| James McKee Smith | ... | assistant to composer |
| Alan Meyerson | ... | additional recording and mixing |
| Yvonne S. Moriarty | ... | orchestrator (as Suzette Moriarty) |
| Heitor Pereira | ... | featured musician: ukes & guitars / musician |
| Joel J. Richard | ... | assistant to composer (as Joel Richard) |
| Cassandra Richburg | ... | musician: viola (as Lynne Richburg) |
| Erin Scully | ... | music executive |
| Lori Silfen | ... | music business affairs |
| Curt Sobel | ... | temp music editor |
| Paul Wertheimer | ... | assistant engineer: Paramount Stage M |
| Terry Wilson | ... | additional music editor |
| Hans Zimmer | ... | original music producer |
| Sean M. Hickey | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Joel J. Richard | ... | music programmer (uncredited) |
| Greg Richling | ... | musician: The Wallflowers (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Brenda K. Wachel | ... | script supervisor (as Brenda Wachel) |
Transportation Department
| Bob Arterburn | ... | driver |
| Andy Babin | ... | driver |
| Michael Catanzano | ... | driver |
| Tom Cook | ... | driver |
| Jeff Couch | ... | transportation captain |
| Peter Detoffoli | ... | driver |
| Dave Haldeman | ... | driver (as David Haldeman) |
| Jerry Jackson | ... | driver |
| Jeremy Jaklevick | ... | driver |
| Alan Kaminsky | ... | driver (as Al Kaminsky) |
| Brian Kay | ... | driver |
| Joe 'Stinky' Killian | ... | driver |
| Mark Kuglin | ... | driver |
| 'Wild Bill' Laczko | ... | driver |
| A. Welch Lambeth | ... | transportation coordinator (as Welch Lambeth) |
| Anthony T. Mazzola | ... | driver (as Anthony Mazzola) |
| Javier Miranda | ... | driver |
| Ian Overson | ... | driver |
| Terry Stanley | ... | driver |
| Gil Talamantes | ... | driver |
| Jerry Talamantes | ... | transportation co-captain |
| David Teasley | ... | driver |
| Chuck Thompson | ... | driver |
| Harold L. Woods | ... | driver (as Harold Woods) |
| Julie E. Furnas | ... | transportation production assistant (uncredited) |
| J. Armin Garza II | ... | driver: camera car (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Nellie Adami | ... | production coordinator |
| Diana Adams | ... | production accountant (as Diana Olsen) |
| D'Marcus Baptist | ... | title artwork |
| Cassandra Barbour | ... | clearances |
| Buffy Beyer | ... | assistant: Mr. Rubin |
| Bianca Bezdek-Goodloe | ... | legal services |
| Kayce Brown | ... | set assistant: Ms. Pfeiffer |
| Laurie Cartwright | ... | risk management |
| Jan Cerwonka | ... | studio teacher |
| Scott Cler | ... | production office assistant |
| Elisabeth Cooper | ... | title artwork |
| Jon Davidson | ... | production controller |
| Jeff Egan | ... | production safety |
| Lisa Finkelor | ... | title artwork |
| Jason Ford | ... | title artwork |
| Juliandra Gillen | ... | stand-in: Rita |
| Emily Glatter | ... | supervising production coordinator |
| Lina Godouse | ... | stand-in: Lucy (as Lina Godhouse) |
| Josh Gummersall | ... | assistant: Mr. Herskovitz |
| Giselle Gurza | ... | key set production assistant (as Giselle Gurza Junco) |
| Jason Gutierrez | ... | production assistant (as Jason Guttierez) |
| Trent Hara | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| David Hawkins | ... | title artwork |
| Debbie Hayn-Cass | ... | production executive (as Debbie Cass) |
| Jennifer Hunt | ... | payroll accountant (as Jennifer Hunt-Pedevilla) |
| Marc Jacobs | ... | production resources |
| Scott Kanyuck | ... | production attorney |
| Caren Kaplow | ... | assistant: Ms. Pfeiffer |
| Kristi Kasubaski | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Anthony Q. Kennedy | ... | construction medic |
| June Kim | ... | post production accountant |
| Buzz Kramer | ... | craft service assistant (as Buz Kramer) |
| Graham Larson | ... | assistant: Mr. Zwick |
| Gino Limjoco | ... | title artwork |
| Javier López de Ayala | ... | publicist: Spain |
| Steven Maines | ... | stand-in: Sam |
| Ginny Martino | ... | contract administrator |
| Sato Masuzawa | ... | assistant: Mr. Penn |
| Andrew Matthews | ... | financial advisor |
| Sara Mayer | ... | production assistant |
| Brian McMillan | ... | animal wrangler |
| Vikki McMillan | ... | animal wrangler |
| David Mendoza | ... | production assistant (as David Julian Mendoza) |
| Glenn Metlen | ... | title artwork |
| Jennifer Mount | ... | risk management |
| Patricia Murphy | ... | financial consultant |
| Jason Novak | ... | assistant: Mr. Solomon |
| Elion Olson | ... | production assistant (as Elion Scott Olsono) |
| John M. Pisani | ... | unit publicist |
| Paul Prokop | ... | financial executive |
| Richard Reiner | ... | financial consultant |
| Rolando Rojas | ... | production office assistant |
| Wonder Fortune Serra | ... | assistant: Mr. Nelson |
| Laura Sevier | ... | clearances |
| E. Michael Stankevich | ... | production secretary |
| Colleen Stewart | ... | craft service |
| Lee Tucker | ... | preview technical supervisor |
| Susie VanDyke | ... | additional set medic |
| Tyrel Ventura | ... | set assistant: Mr. Penn |
| Tim Werle | ... | set medic |
| Art Wolff | ... | dialogue coach (as Art Wolf) |
| Garson Yu | ... | main titles: design and execution |
| Ronald C. Briggs Jr. | ... | inventory services (uncredited) |
| Marlena De Fabrizio | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Ellyn Exley | ... | assistant to Erik Holmberg (uncredited) |
| Robert Hampton Frazier IV | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Dusten Gazzola | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Pete Ibarra | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Katrina Kincaid | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Linda Klein | ... | medical technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Michael McElroy | ... | adr loop group (uncredited) |
| Kristi Mujica | ... | first assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Joshua Ravetch | ... | production resources (uncredited) |
| Gary Rodriguez | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Steve Solomon | ... | animal trainer (uncredited) |
| Nick Stankevich | ... | office production assistant (uncredited) |
| Travis Taylor | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Scout Taylor-Compton | ... | adr loop group (uncredited) |
| Jesse Wagler | ... | production assistant: yU+Co. (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Lynne Finkelor | ... | thanks |
| Debbie Nelson | ... | thanks |
| Yoko Ono | ... | thanks |
| Michael Rhode | ... | thanks |
| Cameron Taylor-Brown | ... | thanks |
| Susan Wilder | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema (presents)
- Avery Pix (in association with)
- The Bedford Falls Company
- Red Fish Blue Fish Films
Distributors
- New Line Cinema (2001) (United States) (theatrical)
- Distribution Company (2002) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Entertainment Film Distributors (2002) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fox-Warner (2002) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (2002) (France) (theatrical)
- Nexo (2002) (Italy) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (2002) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (2002) (Luxembourg) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (2002) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (2002) (Australia) (theatrical)
- TriPictures (2002) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2002) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Warner Roadshow Film Distributors (2002) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2002) (Canada) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2002) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2002) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CBS (2005) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- H.O.M. Vision (2002) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- NITV (2024) (Australia) (tv)
- PlayArte Home Vídeo (Brazil) (DVD)
- PlayArte Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS) (retail)
- RTL Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL5)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (Switzerland) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Playback Technologies (video playback)
- Soundelux (post-production sound by)
- Todd Studios (re-recording services by)
- Executive Assurance (security)
- Hollywood Animals (animal provided by)
- Paramount Pictures Scoring Stage M (sound recorded at)
- Sony Music Studios (sound recorded at)
- Media Ventures (sound recorded at)
- V2 Records (soundtrack album available on)
- yU+Co. (main titles: Designed and executed by)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes and dollies)
- Entertainment Clearances (clearances)
- AT&T (courtesy of: Rita's cellular phone voice)
- American Humane Association (monitored the animal action: No animal was harmed in the making of this film (aha 00200))
- CBS Broadcasting (courtesy of: "Hogan's Heroes")
- Columbia Pictures (courtesy of: "Kramer vs. Kramer")
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Dr. Seuss Enterprises (trademarks and courtesy: "Green Eggs and Ham" L.P. 1960)
- Estate of John Lennon (special thanks)
- Fairmont Miramar Hotel (thanks)
- Film Art (artwork)
- Giorgio Armani (Michelle Pfeiffer's clothing provided by)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Michael Ochs Archive (courtesy of: Young John Lennon photo)
- New Line Productions (courtesy of: "Lost in Space" © 1998)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- Sessions Payroll Management (extras payroll services)
- Starbucks (thanks)
- Target (thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Sam Dawson has the mental capacity of a 7 year old. He has a daughter whose homeless mother has abandoned them both. Sam's difficulties become problematic, and his daughter is taken away. Sam finds a lawyer who handles the case pro bono. In the process, Sam teaches her a great deal about love and whether it's really all needed.
Written by Jon Reeves |
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| Taglines | love is all you need See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $22,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $25,993, 04 Jan 2002 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $97,818,139 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Dakota Fanning's little sister, Elle Fanning, played her character at age 3. See more » |
| Goofs | When Sam and Lucy are being observed and they are talking, just before Lucy talks to the people observing her she turns her head towards the "camera". The next shot, she turns her head again before talking. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Becoming Sam (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds See more » |
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Yeah, but I tried, I tried hard. Rita: Try harder! Sam: Yeah, but you don't know, you don't know! Rita: I don't know WHAT? Sam: Yeah, you don't know what is like when you try, and you try, and you try, and you try, and you don't ever get there! Because you were born perfect and I was born like this, and you're perfect! Rita: Oh, is that right? Sam: People like you don't know... Rita: People like me? Sam: People like you don't know what is like to get hurted. Because you don't have feelings. People like you don't feel anything! See more » |