Little Man Tate (1991)

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

Movie · Drama, Family · 1h 39m · Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB · Released September 6, 1991

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.

Directed by Jodie Foster

Cast

• Jodie Foster as Dede Tate
• Dianne Wiest as Jane Grierson
• Adam Hann-Byrd as Fred Tate
• Harry Connick Jr. as Eddie
• David Hyde Pierce as Garth Emmerick
• Debi Mazar as Gina
• P.J. Ochlan as Damon Wells
• Michael Shulman as Matt Montini
• Celia Weston as Miss Nimvel
• George Plimpton as Winston F. Buckner
• Bob Balaban as Quizmaster
• Josh Mostel as Physics Professor

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