While Jane Holman is driving with her two sons, she accidentally runs into a drifter, Jack McCloud, who breaks his leg. Being responsible, Jane invites Jack, and his dog, to stay at her home until his leg has healed. Jack struggles to adapt their lifestyle, and finds himself loved by the family.
Patrick Swayze
as Jack McCloud
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
as Jeanne Holman
Joseph Mazzello
as Tom Holman
David Marshall Grant
as Phil
Jay O. Sanders
as Coach Schramka
Michael O'Keefe
as Adult Tom
John Diehl
as Leland's Dad
Diane Venora
as Joyce
Brock Pierce
as Scott
David Hart
as Brian's Father
Scott Patterson
as Scott's Father
Michael Laskin
as Sackin's Father