| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jeff Daniels | Thomas Alden |
| Anna Paquin | Amy Alden |
| Dana Delany | Susan Barnes |
| Terry Kinney | David Alden |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Holter Graham | Barry Stickland |
| Jeremy Ratchford | Glen Seifert |
| Deborah Verginella | Aliane Alden |
| Michael J Reynolds | General Hatfield |
| David Hemblen | Dr. Killian |
| Ken James | Developer |
| Gladys OConnor | Farm Woman |
| Chris Benson | Farmer |
| Sarena Paton | Laura |
| Nora Ballard | Jackie |
| Director |
| Carroll Ballard |
| Producer(s) |
| Carol Baum |
| Music Director(s) |
| Mark Isham |
| Screen Writer |
| Robert Rodat |
| Vince McKewin |
| Cinematographer |
| Caleb Deschanel |
| Film Editor(s) |
| Nicholas C Smith |
| Production Company(s) |
| Columbia Pictures |
| Sandollar |
| The Saul Zaentz Film Center |
| Distributing Company(s) |
| Sony Pictures Releasing |