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Little Man Tate

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

1991 · PG · 1h 39m

Directed by Jodie Foster

6.6

TMDB audience score
367 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

  • Jodie Foster
    Dede Tate

  • Dianne Wiest
    Jane Grierson

  • Adam Hann-Byrd
    Fred Tate

  • Harry Connick Jr.
    Eddie

  • David Hyde Pierce
    Garth Emmerick

  • Debi Mazar
    Gina

  • P.J. Ochlan
    Damon Wells

  • Michael Shulman
    Matt Montini

  • Celia Weston
    Miss Nimvel

  • George Plimpton
    Winston F. Buckner

  • Bob Balaban
    Quizmaster

  • Josh Mostel
    Physics Professor

  • Danitra Vance
    Clinic Doctor

  • Jennifer Trier
    Grierson Institute Teacher

  • Carolyn Lawrence
    Sorority Girl

  • Michael Mantell
    Coral Bay Owner

  • Gordon Greene
    Fred's Doctor

  • Alex Lee
    Fred Tate at 2