Is Little Man Tate right for your family?
Movie 1991 99 min
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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Likely present: Family themesHeavy emotional content
The title and description focus on the mother-son relationship and raising a child with exceptional intellect.
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