Jeff Bridges James "Jimmy" Dove Tommy Lee Jones Ryan Gaerity Suzy Amis Kate Dove Lloyd Bridges Max O'Bannon Forest Whitaker Anthony Franklin Stephi Lineburg Lizzy John Finn Capt. Fred Roarke Caitlin Clarke Rita Ruben Santiago-Hudson Blanket Lucinda Weist Nancy Cuba Gooding Jr. Bomb Squad Class Member Mike Starr Francis the Barkeeper Josh McLaglen Prison Guard Alan D. Purwin Helicopter Pilot Dee Nelson Mother Craig Richard Nelson Boston Pops Conductor (uncredited) Jeff Bridges James "Jimmy" Dove Tommy Lee Jones Ryan Gaerity Suzy Amis Kate Dove Lloyd Bridges Max O'Bannon Forest Whitaker Anthony Franklin Stephi Lineburg Lizzy John Finn Capt. Fred Roarke Caitlin Clarke Rita Ruben Santiago-Hudson Blanket Lucinda Weist Nancy Cuba Gooding Jr. Bomb Squad Class Member Mike Starr Francis the Barkeeper Josh McLaglen Prison Guard Alan D. Purwin Helicopter Pilot Dee Nelson Mother Craig Richard Nelson Boston Pops Conductor (uncredited)