Documentary

I Am (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: I Am
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011-03-11
Duration: 1 h 16 min

I Am is a 2011 documentary directed by Tom Shadyac. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes and earned $1.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating: 6.1/10
worldwide gross: $1.6M
Metascore: 38

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Released: March 11, 2011
Runtime: 1h 16m (76 min)
Director: Tom Shadyac
Genre: Documentary
Original language: English
Studio: Paladin (II)
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is I Am About?

The premise of I Am without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following a cycling accident that prompted a profound personal crisis, filmmaker Tom Shadyac abandons his Hollywood career to re-evaluate his life and the state of the world. He leaves behind his luxurious lifestyle and sets out on a journey of self-discovery, exploring complex issues such as economic inequality and environmental concerns. Through interviews and candid observations, the documentary examines potential solutions and inspires reflection on how we can create a more sustainable and equitable future.

I Am Themes & Keywords

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based on young adult novel
death
high school student
good versus evil
internet
human alien
telekinesis
psychotronic film
barefoot male
set up for unmade sequel
dreamworks

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altered version of studio logo
male protagonist
four word title
once in a lifetime
body lands on a car
character repeats someone else's dialogue
studio logo segues into film
youth
school
teen boy
young person
teenager
mean person
ohio
guardian
high school
alien
danger
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small town
on the run
necklace yanked off
mutant
duster
subjective camera
alias
house explosion
narrated by character
beach party
telepathy
power outage
unrequited love
canteen
mother daughter relationship
father son relationship
death of mentor
orphan
conspiracy theorist

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Crew

The Director of I Am

Directed by Tom Shadyac.

Director Tom Shadyac

From the director

More from Tom Shadyac

More films directed by Tom Shadyac, best-rated first: Brian Banks, Liar Liar, The Nutty Professor and Bruce Almighty.

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Ratings

I Am Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave I Am 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb

6.1 /10
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Metacritic

38 Metascore

User score 4.9
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TMDB

53% User score
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Letterboxd

3.2 /5

14 ratings
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Movie Insider

3.7 /5
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Plot

I Am Plot Summary

What happens in I Am from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

An alien from the planet Lorien, Alex Pettyfer, is sent to Earth as a child alongside eight others in a desperate bid to escape the tyranny of the invading Mogadorians, who have ravaged their home world. He is under the watchful protection of his Warrior/Guardian, Timothy Olyphant, who helps him navigate his new life while nurturing the superpowers he has developed from his extraterrestrial origins, which include enhanced strength, speed, agility, telekinesis, and the ability to generate light from his hands, among others.

Full summary

The whole story of I Am, scene by scene

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