Colin Firth

Character: Paul Ashworth

Ruth Gemmell

Character: Sarah Hughes

Mark Strong

Character: Steve

Holly Aird

Character: Jo

Ken Stott

Character: Ted, the Headmaster

Stephen Rea

Character: Ray, the Governor

Neil Pearson

Character: Paul's Dad

Lorraine Ashbourne

Character: Paul's Mum

Luke Aikman

Character: Young Paul

Bea Guard

Character: Paul's Sister

Richard Claxton

Character: Robert Parker

Charles Cork

Character: Rex

Bob Curtiss

Character: Stan

David Hounslow

Character: Man at Reading

Peter Quince

Character: Chip Shop: Frank

Annette Ekblom

Character: Robert's Mother

Jackie Hyffes

Character: Pupil's Mom

Joe Reddington

Character: Pupil's Dad

Graham Cull

Character: Mr. Johnson

Mike Ingham

Character: Radio Sports Commentator

Sam Dunbar Banks

Character: Young Paul's Mate

Leigh Funnelle

Character: Woman At Reading

Simon Bowen

Character: Hillsborough Man

Silas Carson

Character: Indian Waiter

Geoffrey Drew

Character: House Owner

Liam Stapleton

Character: 2nd Governor

Emily Conway

Character: Sasha

AG. Longhurst

Character: Taxi Driver

Shuli Morris-Evans

Character: Party Baby

Philip Bond

Character: Turnstile Operator

Gary Condes

Character: Arsenal Fan (uncredited)

Nick Hornby

Character: School Football Coach (uncredited)

Scott Baker

Character: Man Behind