An aging Hollywood star, Joe Scott, lives a life of narcissistic hedonism, observed by his laconic personal assistant, Ophelia. The death of his childhood best friend, Boots, takes our protagonist, and the movie, into an extended flashback to a sea-side town in 1970s Britain.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Daniel CraigJoe Scott | Joe Scott |
 Harry EdenYoung Joe Scott | Young Joe Scott |
 Miriam KarlinMrs. Rogers | Mrs. Rogers |
 Jodhi MayEvelyn Adams | Evelyn Adams |
 Helen McCroryPeggy Tickell | Peggy Tickell |
 Olivia WilliamsGrace Scott | Grace Scott |
 Felicity JonesYoung Ruth Davies | Young Ruth Davies |
 Keeley HawesJesse Scott | Jesse Scott |
| SSid MitchellChillo | Chillo |
 Alfie AllenKevin Hubble | Kevin Hubble |
 Claire ForlaniRuth Davies | Ruth Davies |
 Mark StrongManny Miesel | Manny Miesel |
 James D'ArcyJack Adams | Jack Adams |
| AAnnabel LinderDawn | Dawn |
 Max DeaconBoots | Boots |
 Angie RuizPriscilla | Priscilla |
 Emilia FoxSister Jean | Sister Jean |
 Gina AthansApple | Apple |
 Julie OrdonCarrie Ann | Carrie Ann |
 EveOphelia Franklin | Ophelia Franklin |
| MMax RobsonMax | Max |
| EEmile RobertYoung Joe Scot | Young Joe Scot |
| EErich ConradVoice of Radio DJ | Voice of Radio DJ |
 Darron MeyerValet | Valet |
 Pope JerrodWaiter | Waiter |
 Sue DallMaitre D | Maitre D |