Trevante Rhodes as Black

André Holland as Kevin

Janelle Monáe as Teresa

Ashton Sanders as Chiron

Jharrel Jerome as Kevin Age 16

Alex R. Hibbert as Little

Jaden Piner as Kevin Age 9

Naomie Harris as Paula

Mahershala Ali as Juan

Shariff Earp as Terrence

Duan Sanderson as Azu

Herman 'Caheei McGloun as Longshoreman

Kamal Ani-Bellow as Portable Boy 1

Keomi Givens as Portable Boy 2

Eddie Blanchard as Portable Boy 3

Rudi Goblen as Gee

Edson Jean as Mr. Pierce

Patrick Decile as Terrel

Herveline Moncion as Samantha

Fransley Hyppolite as Pizzo

Jesus Mitchell as Old School Guard

Larry Anderson as Antwon

Tanisha Cidel as Principal Williams

Stephon Bron as Travis

Don Seward as Tip

Justin Ebenhack as Gang Member (uncredited)