Wife and mother Miriam begins a downward emotional spiral as her husband avoids their collapsing marriage by immersing himself in his 11-year-old daughter's quest to become a spelling-bee champion.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard GereSaul | Saul |
 Juliette BinocheMiriam | Miriam |
 Flora CrossEliza | Eliza |
 Max MinghellaAaron | Aaron |
 Kate BosworthChali | Chali |
 Corey FischerNational Spelling Bee Pronouncer | National Spelling Bee Pronouncer |
| SSam ZuckermanNational Spelling Bee Judge | National Spelling Bee Judge |
| JJoan MankinMs. Bergermeyer | Ms. Bergermeyer |
| PPiers MackenzieDr. Morris | Dr. Morris |
 Lorri HoltMs. Rai | Ms. Rai |
 Cynthia Lea ClarkPhotographer (uncredited) | Photographer (uncredited) |
 Alisha MullallyYoung Miriam | Young Miriam |
| BBrian LeonardMr. Julien | Mr. Julien |
| JJohn EvansRegional Bee Judge | Regional Bee Judge |
 Kathy McGrawRegional Bee Pronouncer | Regional Bee Pronouncer |