Little Man Tate (1991)

• Year: 1991
• Released: 01 Nov 1991
• Country: United States
• Adwords: 2 wins & 1 nomination
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102316/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/little_man_tate
• Metacritics: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/little-man-tate
• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: English, French
• MPA Rating: PG
• Genre: Drama
• Runtime: 99 min
• Writer: Scott Frank
• Director: Jodie Foster
• Cast: Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd
• Keywords: woman director, jealousy, scientist, waitress, single father,

	6.6/10
	71/100
	73% – Critics
	66% – Audience

Little Man Tate Storyline

Uneducated working class Dede Tate is the loving single mom to now seven year old Fred Tate, the two who live in a small inner city apartment. Dede has known since Fred was an infant that he is gifted, even more so than the most exceptional of children. His gifts, which are in the sciences and creative arts, are largely intuitive. Because so, he is a sensitive human, who internalizes many of his feelings, and who has ulcers in part because he worries about the world’s problems. But more than anything, Fred wants to have friends, which he doesn’t have at his inner city public school because he is considered different. Dede understands this, and although she does indulge some of his intellectual pursuits, she wants him to be like a “normal” kid. Their lives change when Fred comes to the attention of Jane Grierson of the Grierson Institute, a school for exceptional children. Jane was considered an exceptional child herself. Jane wants Fred to enroll in the Institute and after she gets to know him better wants to take him under her personal wing. But taking Fred to the other extreme may not be what Fred needs to flourish either. In addition, people who do truly become Fred’s first ever close friends as he sees them may not truly understand what literal Fred needs in his friend virginity. A battle of sorts ensues between the two women as they do what they believe is best for Fred, who brings out maternal instincts for the first time ever in Jane.

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Very touching

Little Man Tate was one of my favorite movies as a child, I don’t know why, but maybe because my grandmother and I bonded over this movie, it’s just special to me. But I was a little disappointed to see a low rating on IMDb, I think this is an absolute treasure of a film. Jodie and Dianne are just such a terrific pair of actresses and are perfect casting for the film. I know Jodie Foster was in charge of the film and she did a terrific job. The boy who played Fred was so charming and fit the role perfectly. The story is so touching and beautiful, not to mention original since the story of gifted children isn’t really discussed that well.

Fred is a young boy who is extremely gifted, his intelligence is something very special. But his mom, DeeDee, doesn’t really let him expand since she is a single mom wanting her son just to be normal. But Fred is discovered by Jane Grierson, a professor of highly intelligent and gifted children, giving Fred the chance to expand his world and even takes him to college at a young age. Fred meets interesting characters throughout his journey learning that maybe life has more to offer than what he used too.

Little Man Tate is a very good movie and very charming. I know some might find it a little boring, but honestly, you have got to give this movie a chance, it has great drama and some fun comedy along the way. David Hyde Pierce was such a fun addition to the cast, he really makes his screen presence enjoyable, so does Dianne. But the whole cast is just perfect and seemed to enjoy doing this movie together. I would highly recommend this movie, it’s a good one to watch.

7/10

If you don’t love Fred, there’s something wrong with you!

A great directorial debut by Jodie Foster, not overly ambitious, but wholly effective. She plays a mother who wants her genius son to have an ordinary life, once his intelligence is discovered, yet in his “normal life,” he’s a total misfit. The way Foster brings these fragile little egos together is intriguing. The film is also a showcase for Wiest’s quirky charms, she adds much humanity to a character who on the surface is unlikable, although it is Foster who gives the more subtle performance. (I disagree with one reviewer at the time who suggested they should have switched roles, it’s more interesting seeing them each cast against type.) There are brief but nice supporting turns from Celia Weston and the late Danitra Vance. But it is Adam Hann-Byrd who makes the movie a total pleasure. If The Sixth Sense were made during this time (1991), he would have been the only choice for Haley Joel Osment’s role. Never precocious, never going out of his way to pull at heartstrings, he could give several grown-up actors lessons in how to give a nuanced performance. A thoroughly enjoyable film.

good debut for Foster

Dede Tate (Jodie Foster) is an unconventional single mom to awkward and brilliant nice kid Fred. She’s a waitress with her friend Gina (Debi Mazar). Jane Grierson (Dianne Wiest) wants him in her genius program assisted by Garth (David Hyde Pierce). Dede wants a normal childhood for him. When nobody shows up for his birthday, Dede reluctantly allows Fred to go with Jane where Damon is the alpha student. Dede and Jane struggle to be Fred’s caregiver. Jane takes him to college where he befriends Eddie (Harry Connick Jr.) after getting hit with a globe.

It’s a fine family drama most notable for being Jodie Foster’s directorial debut in a full length movie. The kid has the gawky nerd look. Foster and Wiest are terrific. I wish they had more scenes together. Their relationships with the kid are the most interesting. In general, I would like the characters have more interactions together. I would like characters like Damon to stay in the picture. I wish there was a destination for the kid to aim for. It’s an interesting coming-of-age movie with some underdeveloped relationships.