I Am Sam vs The Secret Life of Jim
The Secret Life of Jim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.6/10 for I Am Sam). The Secret Life of Jim is the shorter watch at 17m 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
The Secret Life of Jim| I Am Sam | The Secret Life of Jim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2001 | 2022 |
| Length | 2h 12m | 17m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Jessie Nelson | Emmet Kelly |
| Main cast | Marin Hinkle, Richard Schiff, Mary Steenburgen, Dakota Fanning, Loretta Devine | Aidan Jordan, Emmet Kelly, Sarah Carroll, Gerry Cannon |
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.
The Secret Life of Jim
Nick tries desperately to have one more real moment with his father Jim who suffers from Alzheimer disease.
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