The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
Ellar Coltrane Mason
Patricia Arquette Mom
Ethan Hawke Dad
Lorelei Linklater Samantha
Libby Villari Grandma
Marco Perella Professor Bill Welbrock
Brad Hawkins Jim
Jamie Howard Mindy
Andrew Villarreal Randy
Jenni Tooley Annie
Zoe Graham Sheena
Charlie Sexton Jimmy
Elijah Smith Tommy
Steven Chester Prince Ted
Bonnie Cross Teacher
Sydney Orta Elementary School Girl
Shane Graham Neighborhood Friend #1
Tess Allen Neighborhood Friend #2
Ryan Power Paul
Sharee Fowler Book Trivia Judge
Mark Finn Book Release Emcee
Byron Jenkins Barber
Holly Moore Mason's 4th Grade Teacher
David Blackwell Liquor Store Clerk
Barbara Chisholm Carol
Matthew Martinez-Arndt Lee
Cassidy Johnson Abby
Cambell Westmoreland Kenny
Jennifer Griffin Mrs. Darby
Garry Peters No Obama Man
Merrilee McCommas Obama Mama
Tamara Jolaine Tammy
Jordan Howard Tony
Andrew Bunten Bully 1
Tyler Strother Bully 2
Evie Thompson Jill
Savannah Welch College Girl Singer
Mika Odom Gabi
Sinjin Venegas Chase
Nick Krause Charlie
Derek Chase Hickey Charlie's Friend
Angela Rawna Professor Douglas
Megan Devine Make Out Girl
Landon Collier Cooper
Roland Ruiz Ernesto
Richard Andrew Jones Grandpa Cliff
Karen Jones Nana
Gordon Friday Pastor
Tom McTigue Mr. Turlington
Sam Dillon Nick
Martel Summers Beer Pong Guy
David Clark High School Band Singer
Jessie Tilton April
Richard Robichaux Mason's Boss
Will Harris Sam's College Boyfriend
Indica Shaw Hooper
Bruce Salmon Guitar Player
Wayne Sutton Beat Box
Joe Sundell Band Member 1
Sean Tracey Band Member 2
Ben Hodges Band Member 3
Daniel Zeh Band Member 4
Chris Doubek Guy in Diner
Andrea Chen Sam's Roommate
Mona Lee Fultz High School Teacher
Bill Wise Uncle Steve
Alina Linklater Twin Cousin 1
Charlotte Linklater Twin Cousin 2
Genevieve Kinney Woman at Party
Elijah Ford Jimmy's Bandmate 1
Kyle Crusham Jimmy's Bandmate 2
Conrad Choucroun Jimmy's Bandmate 3
Maximillian McNamara Dalton
Taylor Weaver Barb
Jessi Mechler Nicole
Deanna Brochin College Student (uncredited)
Stephen Latham Late Night Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Heather Materne Parent (uncredited)
Johnny Walter Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Natalie Makenna College Student (uncredited)
Ken Edwards Dinner Guest (uncredited)