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Little Man Tate

Name: Little Man Tate
Director: Jodie Foster
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 1991-09-06
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd, Harry Connick Jr., David Hyde Pierce

1991 · 1h 39m · Drama, Family

IMDb 6.6 Metacritic 71 RT 69%

Watch it. This is a genuinely touching drama about parenthood and childhood brilliance that mostly works, even if it doesn't always soar. The consistent mid-to-high scores suggest a solid, meaningful film that deserves a spot in your queue tonight.

Plot

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

Cast: Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd, Harry Connick Jr., David Hyde Pierce

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