Matthew Broderick

David Lightman

Dabney Coleman

McKittrick

John Wood

Stephen Falken

Ally Sheedy

Jennifer

Barry Corbin

General Beringer

Juanin Clay

Pat Healy

Kent Williams

Cabot

Dennis Lipscomb

Watson

Irving Metzman

Richter

Michael Ensign

Beringer's Aide

William Bogert

Mr. Lightman

James Tolkan

Wigan

Drew Snyder

Ayers

Billy Ray Sharkey

Radar Analyst

John Spencer

Jerry

Michael Madsen

Steve

Jason Bernard

Captain Knewt

Jesse D. Goins

Sergeant

Alan Blumenfeld

Mr. Liggett

Len Lawson

Boys Vice Principal

Maury Chaykin

Jim Sting

Eddie Deezen

Malvin

Stephen Lee

Sgt. Schneider

Stack Pierce

Airman

Art LaFleur

Guard

Michael Adams

Travis

William H. Macy

NORAD Officer (uncredited)