I Am Sam vs Poison Candy
Poison Candy has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.6/10 for I Am Sam). Poison Candy is the shorter watch at 1h 49m compared with 2h 12m. I Am Sam is the older of the two (2001 against 2022). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
I Am Sam
Poison Candy| I Am Sam | Poison Candy | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2001 | 2022 |
| Length | 2h 12m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Jessie Nelson | A.D. Scott, DeMarcus Bailey |
| Main cast | Marin Hinkle, Richard Schiff, Mary Steenburgen, Dakota Fanning, Loretta Devine | Kenny Gardner, Richard Hashaway, Brandon Medlock, Sophia Knolton, Jarric Tucker |
Synopsis
I Am Sam
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.
Poison Candy
Love scammer Candy, promises her crew one last con before swearing off the game, but what happens when the target turns out to be "the one".
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