
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.
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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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