Little Man Tate

Jodie Foster
1991-09-06

It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.
6.56
99 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Jodie Foster Dede Tate The Free Refills
Dianne Wiest Jane Grierson Goutbreak
Adam Hann-Byrd Fred Tate Unowned
Harry Connick Jr. Eddie Unowned
David Hyde Pierce Garth Emmerick Unowned
Debi Mazar Gina Unowned
P.J. Ochlan Damon Wells Unowned
Michael Shulman Matt Montini Unowned
Celia Weston Miss Nimvel Unowned
George Plimpton Winston F. Buckner Unowned
Bob Balaban Quizmaster Unowned
Josh Mostel Physics Professor Unowned
Danitra Vance Clinic Doctor Unowned
Jennifer Trier Grierson Institute Teacher Unowned
Carolyn Lawrence Sorority Girl Unowned
Michael Mantell Coral Bay Owner Unowned
Gordon Greene Fred's Doctor Unowned
Alex Lee Fred Tate at 2 Unowned
Ellen McElduff Make-Up Woman Unowned