Little Man Tate (1991)

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

• Drama
• Family

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.

Rating

6.6 / 10 (365 votes)

Release date

September 6, 1991

Runtime

1h 39m

Language

English

Director

Jodie Foster

Status

Released