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Writer (WGA):
Scott Frank (written by)
Release Date:
11 October 1991 (USA)
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Tagline:
It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.
Plot:
Dede is a sole parent trying to bring up her son Fred. When it is discovered that Fred is a genius,...
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1 win
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If you don't love Fred, there's something wrong with you!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jodie Foster | ... | Dede Tate | |
| Dianne Wiest | ... | Jane Grierson | |
| Adam Hann-Byrd | ... | Fred Tate | |
| Harry Connick Jr. | ... | Eddie | |
| David Hyde Pierce | ... | Garth Emmerick (as David Pierce) | |
| Debi Mazar | ... | Gina | |
| P.J. Ochlan | ... | Damon Wells | |
| Alex Lee | ... | Fred Tate at 2 | |
| Michael Shulman | ... | Matt Montini | |
| Nathan Lee | ... | Matt's Teammate | |
| Celia Weston | ... | Miss Nimvel | |
| Danitra Vance | ... | Clinic Doctor | |
| Richard Fredette | ... | Bartender | |
| George Plimpton | ... | Winston F. Buckner | |
| Jennifer Trier | ... | Grierson Institute Teacher |
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Runtime:
99 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (1994) |
Iceland:L |
South Korea:All |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:PG |
Chile:TE |
Finland:S |
Germany:o.Al. |
Peru:PT |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:T |
Sweden:Btl |
UK:PG |
USA:PG |
Canada:A (Nova Scotia) (original rating)
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Continuity: Fred's briefcase strap when he's talking with Eddie.
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Make-Up Woman:
[Fred is getting ready to go on TV] Now remember sweet face, zillions of people all over the world are gonna be watching you; and that means no farting, no picking your nose and no playing with little Mr. Peabody.
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Referenced in "Will & Grace: May Divorce Be with You (#5.22)" (2003)
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Soundtrack:
What The World Needs Now Is Love
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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.