Little Man Tate

It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.

1991 • 99 min • Drama · Family

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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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Best from age 9

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348 reviews

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Dede, a single mom, works to provide a normal life for her extraordinarily gifted son, Fred, while also nurturing his advanced intellect. She struggles to ensure Fred is seen as a child first, despite his genius-level abilities.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10