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Little Man Tate (1991)

PG · 1991-09-06 · 1h 39m · EN
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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.

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Jodie FosterDirector
Budget
$10M
Box office
$25M

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Jodie FosterJodie FosterDede TateDianne WiestDianne WiestJane GriersonAdam Hann-ByrdAdam Hann-ByrdFred TateHarry Connick Jr.Harry Connick Jr.EddieDavid Hyde PierceDavid Hyde PierceGarth EmmerickDebi MazarDebi MazarGinaP.J. OchlanP.J. OchlanDamon WellsMichael ShulmanMichael ShulmanMatt MontiniCelia WestonCelia WestonMiss NimvelGeorge PlimptonGeorge PlimptonWinston F. BucknerBob BalabanBob BalabanQuizmasterJosh MostelJosh MostelPhysics Professor

Keywords

Woman directorSingleScientistSingle fatherJealousyWaitressIntelligenceIntellectually giftedSingle parentIqIntelligence test

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · FamilyTheme affinityWoman Director · Single · ScientistDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference65706Actor preference65706 · 101505 · 140124

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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.

How long is Little Man Tate?

Little Man Tate has a runtime of 99 minutes.

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