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Little Man Tate is a 1991 American drama film directed by Jodie Foster (in her directorial debut) from a screenplay written by Scott Frank. The film stars Adam Hann-Byrd as Fred Tate, a seven-year-old child prodigy who struggles to self-actualize in social and psychological settings that largely fail to accommodate his intelligence. It also stars Foster, Dianne Wiest, Harry Connick Jr., David Hyde Pierce, Debi Mazar and P.J. Ochlan.

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1991 · 1h 39m · Drama · Family

TMDB 6.6/10 (348 votes)

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.

Directed by Jodie Foster

Box office $25M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Jodie FosterDirector

Jodie Fosteras Dede Tate

Dianne Wiestas Jane Grierson

Adam Hann-Byrdas Fred Tate

Harry Connick Jr.as Eddie

David Hyde Pierceas Garth Emmerick

Debi Mazaras Gina

P.J. Ochlanas Damon Wells

Michael Shulmanas Matt Montini

Celia Westonas Miss Nimvel

George Plimptonas Winston F. Buckner

Bob Balabanas Quizmaster

Josh Mostelas Physics Professor

Danitra Vanceas Clinic Doctor

Jennifer Trieras Grierson Institute Teacher