Little Man Tate

Movie / Show Details

Jodie Foster directs and stars in this 1991 drama about a single mother raising her exceptionally gifted son. When a school administrator recognizes the boy’s remarkable intellect, she encourages his enrollment in a program for advanced students, setting up a conflict between the mother’s desire to preserve his childhood and the educator’s conviction that he deserves specialized training. Adam Hann-Byrd plays the brilliant young protagonist, with Dianne Wiest as the headmaster who sees his potential. The film explores how two people who care deeply about the child each believe they know what’s best for him, revealing the complicated emotions beneath their competing visions.

This is a single-disc DVD release from Orion Pictures with a runtime of 99 minutes and a PG rating. The disc presents the film in its original widescreen format and includes audio commentary from director Foster. A thoughtful exploration of childhood genius and parental love, this used copy lets you own Foster’s assured directorial debut at a fraction of retail cost.