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Oct 18, 1991 · Jodie Foster says there is an element of autobiography in “Little Man Tate,” the first film she chose to direct. It's the story of a 6-year-old who happens to be a genius, and also happens to be a little boy.
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Little Man Tate is a 1991 American drama film directed by Jodie Foster (in her directorial debut) from a screenplay written by Scott Frank. The film stars Adam Hann-Byrd as Fred Tate, a seven-year-old child prodigy who struggles to self-actualize in social and psychological settings that largely fail to accommodate his intelligence .
The story of the intellectually-gifted eight-year-old Fred Tate, his mother Dede and the director of a program for gifted children, Dr Jane Grierson. It explores the tension between Fred's emotional and intellectual needs and between his mother and Dr Grierson.
Submitted by Julio M. Fred’s (Adam Hann-Byrd) failed television appearance brings about a catharsis between him and his mother Dede (Jodie Foster), and he eventually comes to find a much-needed balance in his life between being a prodigy and a happy, well-adjusted person.
Nov 1, 1991 · Little Man Tate: Directed by Jodie Foster. With Jodie Foster, Alex Lee, Adam Hann-Byrd, Michael Shulman. A single mother raises a child prodigy on her own, struggling to give him every opportunity he needs to express his gift.
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- Drama
- Jodie Foster
- 1991-11-01
Fred Tate (Adam Hann-Byrd) is a 7-year-old with a genius IQ. Single mother Dede (Jodie Foster) worries Fred might have an easier time fitting in around other child prodigies.
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- Drama
- PG
Moving story of a smart boy and protective mom. Read Common Sense Media's Little Man Tate review, age rating, and parents guide.
