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Sam & Me

1991Movie1 h 34 min

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

Summary

23-year-old Nikhil comes to Canada from India to find his fortune and is convinced by his uncle to work as a companion and care-giver to Sam, an elderly Jewish man. An unlikely friendship ensues, which gives both men new insight into life.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Deepa Mehta
Written by
Ranjit Chowdhry
Music by
Mark Korven

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May 1, 1991 · 1 h 34 min · Drama

Released
May 1, 1991
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
5 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sam & Me?"

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Where can I stream Sam & Me?

PlexHoopla

In the United States, Sam & Me is free with ads on Plex and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Sam & Me worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Sam & Me okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Sam & Me plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sam & Me good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.