SAM.

During summer of 1994, Sam, a free spirited ten-year-old girl, tags along with her older brother and his friends where she enjoys playing as one of the boys until she experiences the societal limitations reserved for adolescent girls and the fleeting innocence of childhood.

Directed by Ryan Thielen, Jen Stafford, SAM. leans on a strong ensemble — Soleia Clark, Harrison Michael, Emperor Kaioyus — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2023.