Little Man Tate

Drama, Family

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Jodie Foster

Status Released

Release Date 1991-09-06

Storyline

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.

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