When 12-year-old Rob Horton discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs wild and life begins to change in the most unexpected ways. With the help of a wise and mysterious maid, Willie May and the stubborn new girl in school, he must navigate through childhood memories, heartache, and wondrous adventures.

Dennis Quaidas Beauchamp
Katharine McPheeas Caroline Horton
Queen Latifahas Willie May
Sam Trammellas Robert Horton Sr.
Christian Converyas Rob Horton
Madalen Millsas Sistine Bailey
Angela Giarratanaas Miss Mills
Faith Dillonas Mrs. Soames
Nicholas Ryan Hernandezas Billy Threemonger
Selah Kimbro Jonesas Young Willie May
Shane F. Kelly