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Sam

2015·Movie
1h 40min·NR
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–55%

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance8
  • Pathos6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, society, and technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

How do you get even with a womanizer? Make him a woman!

The journey of young, handsome New York City playboy Sam Wellman - man’s man and professional woman hater – and his relationship with Doc, his best (and only!) friend. One strange, drunken night Sam stumbles into an Old Curiosity Shop, where the elderly proprietor offers him tea along with sage advice on treasuring “the female of the species”. Sam awakens the next morning to find himself transformed into a woman.
Gender TransformationRomantic ComedySocial CommentaryFantasyLGBTQ+ ThemesComing-of-AgePsychological DramaCharacter-DrivenNYC Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Sibyl Santiago, Nicholas Brooks, Liza Binkley
Written by:
John A. Gallagher, Nicholas Brooks
Produced by:
Mel Brooks, John A. Gallagher, Stephen Vincent
Composed by:
Richard Hamilton, Matt Gundy, Isobel Griffiths

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sam worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sam rated?

NRSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Sam?

1 h 40 min

Sam runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Sam in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sam?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sam in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sam use?

Love TriangleFirst Law of Gender BendingLaser-Guided KarmaCloset KeyMakeover MontageSingle-Target Sexuality"Begone" BribeThey Call Me MISTER Tibbs!No Periods, PeriodFirst Period PanicNo Such Thing as H.R.Color Me Blackand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Sam, including Love Triangle, First Law of Gender Bending, Laser-Guided Karma.