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Little Man Tate

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

  • Movie
  • 1991
  • PG
  • 1h 39m

Directed by Jodie Foster

6.6

TMDB audience rating
6.6 out of 10 from 367 votes

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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.

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Cast and crew

  • Jodie Foster

    Jodie FosterDede Tate

  • Dianne Wiest

    Dianne WiestJane Grierson

  • Adam Hann-Byrd

    Adam Hann-ByrdFred Tate

  • Harry Connick Jr.

    Harry Connick Jr.Eddie

  • David Hyde Pierce

    David Hyde PierceGarth Emmerick

  • Debi Mazar

    Debi MazarGina

  • P.J. Ochlan

    P.J. OchlanDamon Wells

  • Michael Shulman

    Michael ShulmanMatt Montini

  • Celia Weston

    Celia WestonMiss Nimvel

  • George Plimpton

    George PlimptonWinston F. Buckner

  • Bob Balaban

    Bob BalabanQuizmaster

  • Josh Mostel

    Josh MostelPhysics Professor

  • Danitra Vance

    Danitra VanceClinic Doctor

  • Jennifer Trier

    Jennifer TrierGrierson Institute Teacher

  • Carolyn Lawrence

    Carolyn LawrenceSorority Girl

  • Michael Mantell

    Michael MantellCoral Bay Owner

  • Gordon Greene

    Gordon GreeneFred's Doctor

  • Alex LeeFred Tate at 2

Director
Jodie Foster
Writer
Scott Frank
Music
Mark Isham
Cinematography
Mike Southon