Cast of Music of the Heart

Meryl Streep portrays Roberta Guaspari, an abandoned wife who finds new purpose in teaching violin to inner-city kids.

Cloris Leachman plays Assunta Guaspari, the supportive mother of the central character Roberta.

Henry Dinhofer appears as Lexi at 5, one of Roberta's young violin students.

Michael Angarano plays Nick at 7, portraying one of the children learning the violin in Roberta Guaspari's class.

Robert Ari takes on the role of a Supervisor in the school where Roberta teaches.

Aidan Quinn appears as Brian, a love interest of the lead character Roberta.

Teddy Coluca fills the role of the Taxi Driver, a minor character in the film.

Angela Bassett plays Janet Williams, the school principal and a key supporter of Roberta's music program.

Josh Pais appears as Dennis Rausch, Roberta's husband at the start of the film.

Barbara Gonzalez plays Janet's Secretary, assisting the principal at the school.

Jade Yorker portrays DeSean at 11, another young student of Roberta's violin classes.

Victoria Gómez stars as Lucy at 10, one of the children participating in the music program.