Little Man Tate
“It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.”
Synopsis
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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Little Man Tate (1991) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-14
Top Cast
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Jodie Foster
Dede Tate
Dianne Wiest
Jane Grierson
Adam Hann-Byrd
Fred Tate
Harry Connick Jr.
Eddie
David Hyde Pierce
Garth Emmerick
Debi Mazar
Gina
P.J. Ochlan
Damon Wells
Michael Shulman
Matt Montini
Celia Weston
Miss Nimvel
George Plimpton
Winston F. Buckner
Bob Balaban
Quizmaster
Josh Mostel
Physics Professor
Danitra Vance
Clinic Doctor
Jennifer Trier
Grierson Institute Teacher
Carolyn Lawrence
Sorority Girl
Michael Mantell
Coral Bay Owner
Gordon Greene
Fred's Doctor
Alex Lee
Fred Tate at 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.5x
+$15M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jodie Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Frank
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- Little Man Tate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jodie Foster
Scott Frank
Mark Isham
Mike Southon
Lynzee Klingman
Peggy Rajski, Scott Rudin, Randy Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Frank
Screenplay
Jodie Foster
Director
Peggy Rajski
Producer
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Mike Southon
Director of Photography
Christine Anne Baur
Stunt Coordinator
Jon Hutman
Production Design
Susan Lyall
Costume Design
Scott Rudin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Man Tate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Man Tate about?
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.
Who directed Little Man Tate?
Little Man Tate was directed by Jodie Foster.
Who stars in Little Man Tate?
The principal cast of Little Man Tate includes Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd, Harry Connick Jr., David Hyde Pierce.
When was Little Man Tate released and how long is it?
Little Man Tate was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Little Man Tate?
Little Man Tate had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $25M at the worldwide box office (2.5 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Little Man Tate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Man Tate was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Man Tate?
Little Man Tate holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).