Dustin Hoffman

Ted Kramer

Meryl Streep

Joanna Kramer

Jane Alexander

Margaret Phelps

Justin Henry

Billy Kramer

Howard Duff

John Shaunessy

George Coe

Jim O'Connor

JoBeth Williams

Phyllis Bernard

Bill Moor

Gressen

Howland Chamberlain

Judge Atkins

Jack Ramage

Spencer

Jess Osuna

Ackerman

Nicholas Hormann

Interviewer

Ellen Parker

Teacher

Shelby Brammer

Ted's Secretary

Carol Nadell

Mrs. Kline