Little Man Tate
Seen it?1991 | 99 min | Drama, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (69% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$25 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jodie Foster
- Jodie FosterDede Tate
- Dianne WiestJane Grierson
- Adam Hann-ByrdFred Tate
- Harry Connick Jr.Eddie
- David Hyde PierceGarth Emmerick
- Debi MazarGina
- P.J. OchlanDamon Wells
- Michael ShulmanMatt Montini
- Celia WestonMiss Nimvel
- George PlimptonWinston F. Buckner