Queen Latifah

August Boatwright

Dakota Fanning

Lily Owens

Jada Pinkett Smith

Executive Producer

Sophie Okonedo

May Boatwright

Jennifer Hudson

Rosaleen Daise

Bill Oberst Jr.

Sheriff Gaston

Paul Bettany

T. Ray Owens

Shondrella Avery

Greta

Cullen Moss

Young White Policemna

Tristan Mack Wilds

Zach Taylor

Alicia Keys

June Boatwright

Nate Parker

Neil

Hilarie Burton Morgan

Deborah Owens

Renee Ford Clark

Doll (as Renée Clark)

Sharon Conley

Violet

Nicky Buggs

Cressie

Jasmine Burke

Sugar Girl

Emma Sage Bowman

Young Lily

Emily Alyn Lind

Young Lily

Addy Miller

Young Lily

Taylor Kowalski

Teenager

Bob Hungerford

Frank Posey

Richard Todd Sullivan

Mechanic

Chris Moore

Posey's Buddy

Walt Elder

Driver

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Director