 James McAvoyRobbie Turner | Robbie Turner |
 Keira KnightleyCecilia Tallis | Cecilia Tallis |
 Saoirse RonanBriony Tallis (Age 13) | Briony Tallis (Age 13) |
 Romola GaraiBriony Tallis (Age 18) | Briony Tallis (Age 18) |
 Vanessa RedgraveBriony Tallis (Age 77) | Briony Tallis (Age 77) |
 Brenda BlethynGrace Turner | Grace Turner |
 Juno TempleLola Quincey | Lola Quincey |
 Benedict CumberbatchPaul Marshall | Paul Marshall |
 Harriet WalterEmily Tallis | Emily Tallis |
 Alfie AllenDanny Hardman | Danny Hardman |
 Jérémie RenierLuc Cornet | Luc Cornet |
 Anthony MinghellaInterviewer | Interviewer |
 Tobias MenziesNaval Officer | Naval Officer |
 Peter WightPolice Inspector | Police Inspector |
 Gina McKeeSister Drummond | Sister Drummond |
 Tilly VosburghMother of Evacuees | Mother of Evacuees |
 John NormingtonVicar | Vicar |
 Patrick KennedyLeon Tallis | Leon Tallis |
| PPeter McNeil O'ConnorPolice Sergeant | Police Sergeant |
 Daniel MaysTommy Nettle | Tommy Nettle |
 Nonso AnozieFrank Mace | Frank Mace |
 Michelle DuncanFiona Maguire | Fiona Maguire |
 Michel VuillermozFrenchman | Frenchman |
 Lionel AbelanskiFrenchman | Frenchman |
 Roger EvansBeach Soldier | Beach Soldier |
 Bronson WebbBeach Soldier | Beach Soldier |
 Ian BonarBeach Soldier | Beach Soldier |
 Jamie BeamishSoldier in Bray Bar | Soldier in Bray Bar |
 Johnny HarrisSoldier in Bray Bar | Soldier in Bray Bar |
 Billy SeymourSoldier in Bray Bar | Soldier in Bray Bar |
