I Am David (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
I Am David is a 2004 drama directed by Paul Feig, starring Joan Plowright, James Caviezel and Ben Tibber. It is based on I Am David by Anne Holm and L. W. Kingsland. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $329,577 worldwide. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Paul Feig
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Am David About?
The premise of I Am David without spoilers, adapted from I Am David by Anne Holm and L. W. Kingsland. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A twelve-year-old boy named David escapes from a mysterious Eastern European prison camp, carrying a vital letter intended for Denmark. As he journeys through unfamiliar territory, he encounters unexpected kindness and forms meaningful connections with those he meets. However, the truth he seeks in Denmark proves to be a profound and life-changing revelation that will challenge everything he thought he knew.
I Am David Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- year 1951
- denmark
- bulgarian
- switzerland
- bulgaria
- station wagon
- dog
- brother sister relationship
- brother brother relationship
- 1950s
- man wears eyeglasses
- first airplane ride
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- pack
- calico cat
- church choir
- reference to the circus
- communist demonstration
- visions
- fistfight
- identity papers
- porn magazine
- rock quarry
- patron saint
- salonica greece
- ship stowaway
- bar of soap
- life saved by a stranger
- broken seal
- painted portrait
- hug
- memories
- mistrust
- escape
- italy
- compass
- bread
- death
- politics
- journey
- love
- trust
- sealed envelope
- envelope
- first person title
- jail
- punishment
- father figure
- nude bathing
- false identity
- globe
I Am David Cast
Joan Plowright leads the cast, with James Caviezel and Ben Tibber. Directed by Paul Feig.
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Director Paul Feig
More from Paul Feig
More films directed by Paul Feig, best-rated first: A Simple Favor, Spy, Bridesmaids and The Housemaid.
I Am David Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave I Am David 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 38% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 68% User score
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I Am David Plot Summary
What happens in I Am David 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
Within the harrowing confines of a concentration camp, 12-year-old David has endured a life filled with suffering, knowing only those bleak surroundings as far back as he can remember. This resilient boy, once lovingly cradled by his mother, has developed remarkable strength, bravery, and intelligence, despite the grim environment that surrounds him. The haunting memory of his only friend, Johannes, serves as a poignant reminder of the daily horrors he faces.
Full summary
The whole story of I Am David, scene by scene
I Am David Box Office
I Am David grossed $329,577 worldwide. $288,552 came from the US and Canada and $41,025 (12%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$329.6K
- US & Canada
- $288.6K
- International
- $41K
I Am David Trailers & Videos
The trailer of I Am David.
How Well Do You Know I Am David?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What significant role does the commandant play in David's life within the concentration camp?
Cars in I Am David
19 cars on screen, including the 1948 Fiat 1100 BL Giardinetta and the 1953 Citroën 11 B.
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1948 Fiat 1100 BL Giardinetta Important role -
1953 Citroën 11 B Minor role -
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1936 Lancia Augusta Minor role
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Movies Like I Am David
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including David, 300 Miles to Heaven and David.
I Am David FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of I Am David, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Am David?
I Am David runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was I Am David released?
I Am David was released on December 3, 2004.
Who directed I Am David?
I Am David was directed by Paul Feig.
More films by Paul Feig Who is in the cast of I Am David?
I Am David stars Joan Plowright, James Caviezel and Ben Tibber.
How much did I Am David make at the box office?
I Am David grossed $329,577 worldwide ($288,552 domestic, $41,025 international).
How is I Am David rated?
I Am David has 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Is I Am David based on a book?
Yes. I Am David is adapted from I Am David by Anne Holm and L. W. Kingsland.
Does I Am David have a post-credit scene?
No. I Am David has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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