Little Man Tate 1991
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatDede 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Dede Tate
as Jane Grierson
as Fred Tate
as Eddie
as Garth Emmerick
as Gina
as Damon Wells
as Matt Montini
as Miss Nimvel
as Winston F. Buckner
Director:
Writer:
Scott Frank
Stars:
Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd, Harry Connick Jr., David Hyde Pierce, Debi Mazar, P.J. Ochlan, Michael Shulman, Celia Weston, George Plimpton,
Genres:
Drama,Family
Release Date:
1991 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
99 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Little Man Tate
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
SF
Cast
as Dede Tate
as Jane Grierson
as Fred Tate
as Eddie
as Garth Emmerick
as Gina
as Damon Wells
as Matt Montini
as Miss Nimvel
as Winston F. Buckner
as Quizmaster
as Physics Professor
as Clinic Doctor
as Grierson Institute Teacher
as Sorority Girl
as Coral Bay Owner
as Fred's Doctor
as Fred Tate at 2
as Make-Up Woman
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