Meryl Streep character Violet Weston
Julia Roberts character Barbara Weston
Chris Cooper character Charles Aiken
Ewan McGregor character Bill Fordham
Margo Martindale character Mattie Fae Aiken
Sam Shepard character Beverly Weston
Dermot Mulroney character Steve Huberbrecht
Julianne Nicholson character Ivy Weston
Juliette Lewis character Karen Weston
Abigail Breslin character Jean Fordham
Benedict Cumberbatch character Little Charles Aiken
Misty Upham character Johnna Monevata
Will Coffey character Sheriff Deon Gilbeau
Newell Alexander character Dr. Burke
Jerry Stahl character Liquor Store Owner
Dale Dye character Radio Announcer
Ivan Allen character Radio Announcer
Arlin Miller character Baseball Announcer
J. Alan Davidson character Young Soldier
Maria Gus character Funeral Attendee
