When 12-year-old Rob Horton discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs wild and life begins to change in the most unexpected ways. With the help of a wise and mysterious maid, Willie May and the stubborn new girl in school, he must navigate through childhood memories, heartache, and wondrous adventures.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dennis QuaidBeauchamp | Beauchamp |
 Katharine McPheeCaroline Horton | Caroline Horton |
 Queen LatifahWillie May | Willie May |
 Sam TrammellRobert Horton Sr. | Robert Horton Sr. |
 Christian ConveryRob Horton | Rob Horton |
 Madalen MillsSistine Bailey | Sistine Bailey |
 Angela GiarratanaMiss Mills | Miss Mills |
 Faith DillonMrs. Soames | Mrs. Soames |
 Nicholas Ryan HernandezBilly Threemonger | Billy Threemonger |
 Selah Kimbro JonesYoung Willie May | Young Willie May |
| JJayden FontaineNorton Threemonger | Norton Threemonger |
| SSarah RadBig Girl #1 | Big Girl #1 |
 Wayne HughesDoctor | Doctor |
| EEden LuseBig Girl #2 | Big Girl #2 |
| JJamey JohnsonMotel Guest | Motel Guest |
 Douglas M. GriffinPrincipal Phelmer | Principal Phelmer |
 Brittany L. SmithMrs. Bailey (as Brittany Lashay Smith) | Mrs. Bailey (as Brittany Lashay Smith) |
| SSkye LaFontaineAdult Sistine (voice) | Adult Sistine (voice) |
| SSchickaThe Tiger | The Tiger |