While Jane Holman is driving with her two sons, she accidentally runs into a drifter, Jack McCloud, who breaks his leg. Being responsible, Jane invites Jack, and his dog, to stay at her home until his leg has healed. Jack struggles to adapt their lifestyle, and finds himself loved by the family.

Patrick Swayze
as Jack McCloud

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
as Jeanne Holman

Joseph Mazzello
as Tom Holman

Seth Mumy
as Gunny

David Marshall Grant
as Phil

Jay O. Sanders
as Coach Schramka

Michael O'Keefe
as Adult Tom

John Diehl
as Leland's Dad

Diane Venora
as Joyce

Brock Pierce
as Scott