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Little Man Tate

1991·Movie·PG·99 min·6.6(339)

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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About Little Man Tate

Little Man Tate is a 1991 English-language drama and family film directed by Jodie Foster. The cast is led by Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.

Little Man Tate was produced by Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 6, 1991, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $25 million worldwide.

Director
Jodie Foster
Writers
Scott Frank
Release date
September 6, 1991
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$25 million
Production
Orion Pictures
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Little Man Tate cast & crew

Little Man Tate was directed by Jodie Foster and written by Scott Frank.

The cast features Jodie Foster as Dede Tate, Dianne Wiest as Jane Grierson, Adam Hann-Byrd as Fred Tate, Harry Connick Jr. as Eddie, David Hyde Pierce as Garth Emmerick, and Debi Mazar as Gina.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Mike Southon, and it was produced by Peggy Rajski and Randy Stone.

Is Little Man Tate worth watching?

Little Man Tate holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 339 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and family, Little Man Tate is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Little Man Tate

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Cast of Little Man Tate

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

Dede Tate

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

Jane Grierson

Adam Hann-Byrd

Adam Hann-Byrd

Fred Tate

Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr.

Eddie

David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce

Garth Emmerick

Debi Mazar

Debi Mazar

Gina

P.J. Ochlan

P.J. Ochlan

Damon Wells

Michael Shulman

Michael Shulman

Matt Montini

Celia Weston

Celia Weston

Miss Nimvel

George Plimpton

George Plimpton

Winston F. Buckner

Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban

Quizmaster

Josh Mostel

Josh Mostel

Physics Professor

Little Man Tate — FAQs

Where can I watch Little Man Tate in United States?

Little Man Tate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Little Man Tate on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Little Man Tate is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Little Man Tate in?

Little Man Tate is originally in English, with audio tracks including Hungarian, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Little Man Tate?

Little Man Tate runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).

What is Little Man Tate rated?

Little Man Tate is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 339 ratings.

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