Did Sam and Rita sleep together??

In my opinion, people can make out but they don't have to sleep together. I guess they did that so the audience can come up with their own conclusion.


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I understand why you ask about something happening between them. I dont think anything did, i just saw it as him trying to console her as he would if his daughter was upset hug and kiss her but the following scene when they meet and she says "hello mister dawson" and he replies "hello lawyer" was a bit odd. It seemed strange like they were uncomfortable for a minute, she barely makes eye contact with him.

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are you completely thick??? God, it doesn't take a genious to realise that there was NO sexual attraction between them! It was because rita had revealed a weakness! She constantly tries to put a front on to show how well she's coping, until finally she cracks and shows a vulnerable side to sam. That is why she appeared to feel awkward the next day. It was after that scene that their relationship became deeper because up until then it had been rita helping sam. When infact they both had issues and needed eachothers support.
And rita was not attracted to sam in the suit. Incase you hadn't noticed, rita started off completely unsure about how to treat sam or how to talk to him. gradually she got to know him better became more understanding as it got further into the film. she learnt a lot about herself from their relationship. which is why she actually says to sam something like, 'i think i may have got more out of this relationship than you have' or something along those lines.
You clearly didn't understand their relationship which was one of the very important messages in the film.

They didn't sleep together.

Sam is just a very caring individual (he hugged the woman in Rita's office when she cried, and he didn't even know her!), so when he saw how distressed Rita was, he wanted nothing more than for her to be comforted. However, since they were closer, he kissed her. He wanted her to feel appreciated.

She was awkward afterwards because she, a strong lawyer who seems so impassive about everything, broke down and confessed everything to Sam. She was probably really embarrassed, but realized what a great friend Sam was to her.

Actually I think they did.
In the original script the next day after Rita's emotional break down, it says
Sam: Hi Lawyer
Rita: Hello Mr. Dawson
Rita: Shall we?
Sam: We already did! SHHHH! Don't tell anyone.

I found it on on www.script-o-rama.com

I read an interview or discussion or something years ago that said, yes, Sam and Rita did make love. However, the scene was cut because the director didn't believe the audience would be open to this type of situation. Now, this was a LONG time ago and since I cannot reference anything, I have to label it as hearsay. I'm just repeating what I've read but, throw stones if you must.

However, if you watch the scene, it does fade away in an interesting way. Also, IMHO, their banter the next day is very indicitive of two people who now have carnal knowledge of each other. For the first time, Sam mentions to Rita that she needs to leave her husband. He also says something along the lines of, and I am paraphrasing, "When speaking with your attorney, do not be familiar." Like I said, I'm paraphrasing, but this, to me, was a huge indicator of carnal knowledge between Sam and Rita.

Sam wanted to stay with Rita instead of going to watch a video with his friends. From what I understand of those who have mental disabilities or, as I like to say, a different ability or way of viewing and living in the world than I, routine is extremely important. They do not ever like to deviate from their routine so for Sam to change his plans was a subtle yet profound detail.

I haven't ever thought Sam was diagnosed with mental retardation. I have known someone with mental retardation and I have known those with autism/asperger's. IMO, Sam is somewhere on the autistic spectrum. For example, he knows EVERYTHING about the Beatles. Some with autism, from what I have researched, find out everything when it comes to something they like or are interested in. Again, routine. Sam has a daily routine and it causes him a bit of stress to deviate from his routine; ie, the restaurant scene.

He doesn't have sound sensitivity but the movie isn't focused on Sam's condition, it is focused on the relationship between he and his daughter. Also, he doesn't seem to mind being touched or hugged or giving a hug. But, as I've learned, those with autism aren't all the same. There is a HUGE spectrum to consider. One may think in pictures, while another may be more mathmatically inclined.

If an autistic child's skills/abilities/talents aren't pushed correctly and at an early age, then he/she might seem to have more of a disability than an ability. Yet beneath the surface, there could be a brilliant mind sleeping, awaiting to be tapped into.

Again, some may not ever be able to do much in terms of job skills, education, etc. It all depends on where they are on the spectrum.

I didn't mean to write this long of a reply. I apologize. I tend to do this a lot.

I would like to offer one more thing and then I'll hush up. If you are interested in learning about the possibilities of how AMAZING someone's life can turn out to be, even though they have autism, I HIGHLY suggest you rent 'Temple Grandin' or watch it on HBO. This is the absolute best biopic I've ever seen.

Apparently they did have sex according to Michelle Pfieffer

http://culture.com/news/item/5701/pfeiffer-slams-i-am-sam-producers-for-cutting-love-scene.phtml