Dakota Fanning as Lily Owens

Queen Latifah as August Boatwright

Jennifer Hudson as Rosaleen Daise

Alicia Keys as June Boatwright

Sophie Okonedo as May Boatwright

Paul Bettany as T. Ray Owens

Hilarie Burton as Deborah Owens

Tristan Mack Wilds as Zach Taylor

Nate Parker as Neil

Shondrella Avery as Greta

Renee Clark as Doll

Sharon Conley as Violet

Nicky Buggs as Cressie

Jasmine Burke as Sugar Girl

Emma Sage Bowman as Young Lily

Addy Miller as Young Lily

Emily Alyn Lind as Young Lily

Taylor Kowalski as Teenager

Bob Hungerford as Frank Posey

Richard Todd Sullivan as Mechanic

Chris Moore as Posey's Buddy

Bill Oberst Jr. as Sheriff Gaston

Cullen Moss as Young White Policemna

Walt Rider as Driver

Dan Beene as Mr. Kirven

Joe Chrest as Mr. Forrest

Robin Mullins as Miss Lacy

Tom Conder as White Man #1

Jay Pearson as White Man #3

Dan Cox as Sheriff Brooks

Quentin Kerr as Police Officer