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.
Genre: Drama, Family
Cast: Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd, Harry Connick Jr., David Hyde Pierce
Producer: Avy Kaufman, Jodie Foster, Jon Hutman, Scott Frank, Scott Rudin
IMDb Score: 6.5/10 by 131 users
Runtime: 99 minutes
Released: 9/6/1991