Joyce Chopra Director Mary McDonnell Linda Marsh Actor William Russ George Marsh Actor Jack Coleman Dr. Mark Chandler Actor Tippi Hedren Dixie Actor Erik von Detten Drew Actor Camilla Belle Mandy Actor Stephen Meadows Charlie Pick Actor Cynthia Steele Lucille Actor Michele Abrams Ann Marie Actor Hayden Tank Willie Actor Michael Dempsey Sid Actor Megan Paul Julie Actor Robb Reesman Officer Ed Actor Lyle Kanouse Pete Actor Sarah Hunley Janelle Actor Clive Rosengren Mayor Actor Rachel Winfree Dottie Actor Jeanette Miller Miss Pugh Actor Pattie Tierce Teacher Actor Shailene Woodley Little Girl Actor Christopher Riccio Tommy Actor Kate Frisina Tommy's Mom Actor Charles C. Stevenson Jr. Mr. Cheek Actor Trent Dolan Fisherman Actor James M. Halty Actor Larry A. Thompson Executive Producer Daniel Schneider Producer