Zac Efron as Jack Jansen

Matthew McConaughey as Ward Jansen

Nicole Kidman as Charlotte Bless

David Oyelowo as Yardley Acheman

Macy Gray as Anita / Narrator

John Cusack as Hillary Van Wetter

Scott Glenn as W.W. Jansen

Ned Bellamy as Tyree van Wetter

Nealla Gordon as Ellen Guthrie

Edrick Browne as Hustler #1

Kevin Waterman as Victim

Danny Hanemann as Sheriff Thurmond Call

Peter Murnik as Death Row Guard

John P. Fertitta as Sam Ellison

Gary Clarke as Weldon Pine

Ava Bogle as Renee / Nail Biter

Adam Sibley as Eugene

J.D. Evermore as Gate Guard

Phyllis Montana LeBlanc as Bartender

Nicole Barré as Charlotte Girlfriend #2

Camille Balsamo as Pam / Beach Girl #1

Leslie Hippensteel as Kim / Beach Girl #2

Grace Hightower as Yardley's Girlfriend

Lorrie Chilcoat as Wedding Singer

Faizon Love as Comedian

Stiggidy Steve as Hustler #3

Rahsaana Ison as Lady in Bar

Katarzyna Wolejnio as Jennifer

Nikolette Noel as Nancy

Corrina Lyons as Cousin Alice

Lee Daniels as Bartender