The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
Ellar Coltrane
as Mason
Patricia Arquette
as Mom
Ethan Hawke
as Dad
Lorelei Linklater
as Samantha
Libby Villari
as Grandma
Marco Perella
as Professor Bill Welbrock
Brad Hawkins
as Jim
Jamie Howard
as Mindy
Andrew Villarreal
as Randy
Jenni Tooley
as Annie
Zoe Graham
as Sheena
Charlie Sexton
as Jimmy