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Where to watch Little Man Tate (1991) tonight

Little Man Tate (1991) runs 1 h 39 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.6 from 367 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 39 min — ends 9:39 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Drama, Family
Released
September 6, 1991
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 367 votes
Director
Jodie Foster
Starring
Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd, Harry Connick Jr.
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Family reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Little Man Tate?
Little Man Tate is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Little Man Tate rated?
Little Man Tate is rated PG in the US.
Is Little Man Tate a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Family reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Little Man Tate?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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