I Am David (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2003, I Am David is a drama and family film directed by Paul Feig, running about 90 minutes. “Believe in the power to change your destiny” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on Anne Holm's acclaimed young adult novel North to Freedom, I Am David chronicles the struggles of a 12-year-old boy who manages to flee a Communist concentration camp on his own -- through sheer will and determination. All he has in his possession is a loaf of bread, a letter to deliver to someone in Denmark and a compass to help get him there.
Who’s in it. I Am David stars Benz Hui Siu-Hung, Dayo Wong Chi-Wah as Ho Kei-kin, Ben Tibber as David and Jim Caviezel as Johannes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, I Am David has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Howdy Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am David page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Am David tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am David (2003)?
- In US, I Am David is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Am David worth watching?
- I Am David holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Am David?
- I Am David stars Benz Hui Siu-Hung, Dayo Wong Chi-Wah, Ben Tibber, Jim Caviezel and Joan Plowright.
- When was I Am David released?
- I Am David was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.