John Cusack (Rob Gordon), Iben Hjejle (Laura), Todd Louiso (Dick), Jack Black (Barry), Lisa Bonet (Marie De Salle), Catherine Zeta Jones (Charlie), Joan Cusack (Liz), Tim Robbins (Ian), Lili Taylor (Sarah), Joelle Carter (Penny), Sara Gilbert (Anaugh), Natasha Gregson Wagner (Caroline), Drake Bell (Rob Jr. High), Margaret Travolta (Robs Mutter), Harold Ramis (Robs Vater), Beverly D'Angelo (Frau, die Platten verkauft), Bruce Springsteen (er selbst), Laura Whyte (Lauras Mutter), David Darlow (Trauernder), Marilyn Dodds Frank (Alisons Mutter), Susie Cusack (Partygast), Polly Noonan (Partygast), Jill Peterson (Jo, Lauras Schwester), Dick Cusack (Geistlicher), Christopher Bauer (Paul)