Little Man Tate(1991)
“It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.”
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.
Director
Jodie Foster
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$25M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
Hungarian
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Little Man Tate?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Little Man Tate (1991).
What is Little Man Tate about?▼
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.
Who directed Little Man Tate?▼
Little Man Tate was directed by Jodie Foster and released in 1991. It is a drama, family film.
How long is Little Man Tate?▼
Little Man Tate has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Little Man Tate?▼
The cast of Little Man Tate includes 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 and more.
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