

06/09/1991
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.

Jodie Foster
as Dede Tate

Dianne Wiest
as Jane Grierson

Adam Hann-Byrd
as Fred Tate

Harry Connick Jr.
as Eddie

David Hyde Pierce
as Garth Emmerick

Debi Mazar
as Gina

P.J. Ochlan
as Damon Wells

Michael Shulman
as Matt Montini

Celia Weston
as Miss Nimvel

George Plimpton
as Winston F. Buckner

Bob Balaban
as Quizmaster

Josh Mostel
as Physics Professor

Danitra Vance
as Clinic Doctor

Jennifer Trier
as Grierson Institute Teacher

Carolyn Lawrence
as Sorority Girl

Michael Mantell
as Coral Bay Owner

Gordon Greene
as Fred's Doctor

Alex Lee
as Fred Tate at 2

Ellen McElduff
as Make-Up Woman
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