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Summary 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.

Directed By: Jodie Foster

Written By: Scott Frank

Little Man Tate

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
71
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
6.4
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Summary 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.

Directed By: Jodie Foster

Written By: Scott Frank

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
71
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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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20% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
6.4
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4 Ratings
29% Mixed
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
6.4
57% Positive
4 Ratings
29% Mixed
2 Ratings
14% Negative
1 Rating

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Production Company Orion Pictures
Release Date Nov 1, 1991
Duration 1 h 39 m
Rating PG
Genres
Tagline It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.
Young Artist Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Jupiter Award
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
1 Nomination