Little Man Tate

Little Man Tate

1991 · 99 min · EN · PG · 6.5 (249 votes)
Dir. Jodie Foster · Starring Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd, Harry Connick Jr., David Hyde Pierce, Debi Mazar · Music Mark Isham

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

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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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A tender exploration of a mother's love and the unique challenges of raising a gifted child. It feels like a warm, slightly sad hug, pondering the delicate balance between intellect and innocence.

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