Little Man Tate

Little Man Tate (1991)

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

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.

Date of release
1991-09-06
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (362)
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Drama, Family
Director
Jodie Foster

Casting

  • 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

Recommended