Little Man Tate
"It's not what he knows. It's what he understands."
Originally released in 1991. Little Man Tate is a drama/family film. directed by Jodie Foster.
Starring Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, and Adam Hann-Byrd
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (331 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$25M
2.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $25,010,896
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Man Tate about?
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...
Who directed Little Man Tate?
Little Man Tate was directed by Jodie Foster.
How long is Little Man Tate?
Little Man Tate has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Little Man Tate released?
Little Man Tate was released on September 6, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Little Man Tate?
The main cast of Little Man Tate includes Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd, Harry Connick Jr., David Hyde Pierce.
Is Little Man Tate worth watching?
Little Man Tate has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 331 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.