Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like many other kids, he was determined to change the world for the better. Unlike most other kids, he succeeded.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kevin SpaceyEugene Simonet | Eugene Simonet |
 Helen HuntArlene McKinney | Arlene McKinney |
 Angie DickinsonGrace | Grace |
 Haley Joel OsmentTrevor McKinney | Trevor McKinney |
 Jay MohrChris Chandler | Chris Chandler |
 Jim CaviezelJerry | Jerry |
 Jon Bon JoviRicky McKinney | Ricky McKinney |
 David RamseySidney Parker | Sidney Parker |
 Gary WerntzMr. Thorsen | Mr. Thorsen |
 Colleen FlynnWoman on Bridge | Woman on Bridge |
 Marc DonatoAdam | Adam |
 Kathleen WilhoiteBonnie | Bonnie |
 Liza SnyderMichelle | Michelle |
 Jeannetta ArnetteNurse | Nurse |
 Hannah LederThorsen's Daughter | Thorsen's Daughter |
 Tina LiffordPrincipal | Principal |
| LLoren D. BaumRough Kid #1 | Rough Kid #1 |
| NNico MatinataRough Kid #2 | Rough Kid #2 |
 Zack DuhameRough Kid #3 | Rough Kid #3 |
 Shawn PyfromShawn | Shawn |
 Alexandra KotcheffAlexandra | Alexandra |
 Bradley WhiteJordan | Jordan |
| CChristi ColomboChristi | Christi |
| PPhillip StewartPhillip | Phillip |
| JJustin ParsonsJustin | Justin |
| MMyeshia Dejore WalkerMyeshia | Myeshia |
| BBrenae Suzanne DaveyBrenae | Brenae |
 Molly BernardMolly | Molly |
| AAndrew Patrick FloodAndy | Andy |
| TTameila N. TurnerTameila | Tameila |