Little Man Tate
1991 · 1h 39m · Drama, Family · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.
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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Jodie FosterWritten by
Scott Frank6.5Smart score
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