The read
Every source lands within 5 points of the others.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic71/100
361 audience votes
Key crew
- Scott FrankScreenplay
- Jodie FosterDirector
- Mark IshamOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jodie FosterDede Tate
- Dianne WiestJane Grierson
- Adam Hann-ByrdFred Tate
- Harry Connick Jr.Eddie
- David Hyde PierceGarth Emmerick
- Debi MazarGina
- P.J. OchlanDamon Wells
- Michael ShulmanMatt Montini
- Celia WestonMiss Nimvel
- George PlimptonWinston F. Buckner
- Bob BalabanQuizmaster
- Josh MostelPhysics Professor
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Themes
jealousywaitresssingle parentintelligenceintellectually giftedintelligence testiqsinglescientistsingle fatherwoman director
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