Good Sam
2019 · Movie · PG · 90 min · ★ 6.0 · 55% critics
A New York news reporter investigates a mystery benefactor who keeps leaving large cash gifts on random doorsteps. As the story gains attention, the search for the giver turns into a feel-good look at generosity, motives, and how one act of kindness can ripple through a community.
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Details
- Years
- 2019
- Release date
- 2019-05-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 55/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (241 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a gentle, uplifting mystery with a romantic-comedy vibe and low stakes, similar to Dog Days or Love, Guaranteed; Not for you if you dislike predictable plots or want sharper drama.
Pros: uplifting message; easy, light watch; warm feel-good tone | Cons: predictable story beats; bland dialogue; uneven acting
Themes
- new york city
- news reporter
Cast & crew
Tiya Sircar
as Kate Bradley
Chad Connell
as Eric Hayes
Marco Grazzini
as Jack Hansen
Jesse Camacho
as Josh
Mark Camacho
as David Dyal
Elana Dunkelman
as Lauren
Kelly Hope Taylor
as Susan Andrews
Kenny Wong
as Ed
Daniela Sandiford
as Alex
Christina Tannous
as Christina Gomez
Directed by Kate Miles Melville