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Little Man Tate (1991)

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

  • Sep 6, 1991
  • 1h 39m
  • PG

6.6/10

TMDB user score
367 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Little Man Tate is a 1991 drama and family film directed by Jodie Foster. Its leading cast includes Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest and Adam Hann-Byrd. It runs for 1 hour 39 minutes.

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 39 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.6/10 from 367 TMDB votes

Trailer

Little Man Tate (1991) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] · plays from YouTube

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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

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