Little Man Tate (1991)

  • PG
  • 09/06/1991 (US)
  • Drama, Family
  • 1h 39m

It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.

Overview

Dede is a sole parent trying to bring up her son Fred. When it is discovered that Fred is a genius, she is determined to ensure that Fred has all the opportunities that he needs, and that he is not taken advantage of by people who forget that his extremely powerful intellect is harboured in the body and emotions of a child.

Jodie Foster

Director

Scott Frank

Screenplay

Cast

Jodie Foster's headshot

Jodie Foster

Dede Tate
Dianne Wiest's headshot

Dianne Wiest

Jane Grierson
Adam Hann-Byrd's headshot

Adam Hann-Byrd

Fred Tate
Harry Connick Jr.'s headshot

Harry Connick Jr.

Eddie
David Hyde Pierce's headshot

David Hyde Pierce

Garth Emmerick
Debi Mazar's headshot

Debi Mazar

Gina
P.J. Ochlan's headshot

P.J. Ochlan

Damon Wells
Michael Shulman's headshot

Michael Shulman

Matt Montini

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