Colin Firth

Paul Ashworth

Ruth Gemmell

Sarah Hughes

Mark Strong

Steve

Holly Aird

Jo

Ken Stott

Ted, the Headmaster

Stephen Rea

Ray, the Governor

Neil Pearson

Paul's Dad

Lorraine Ashbourne

Paul's Mum

Luke Aikman

Young Paul

Bea Guard

Paul's Sister

Richard Claxton

Robert Parker

Charles Cork

Rex

Bob Curtiss

Stan

David Hounslow

Man at Reading

Peter Quince

Chip Shop: Frank

Annette Ekblom

Robert's Mother

Jackie Hyffes

Pupil's Mom

Joe Reddington

Pupil's Dad

Graham Cull

Mr. Johnson

Mike Ingham

Radio Sports Commentator

Sam Dunbar Banks

Young Paul's Mate

Leigh Funnelle

Woman At Reading

Simon Bowen

Hillsborough Man

Silas Carson

Indian Waiter

Geoffrey Drew

House Owner

Liam Stapleton

2nd Governor

Emily Conway

Sasha

AG. Longhurst

Taxi Driver

Shuli Morris-Evans

Party Baby

Philip Bond

Turnstile Operator

Gary Condes

Arsenal Fan (uncredited)

Nick Hornby

School Football Coach (uncredited)

Scott Baker

Man Behind