This movie is based on a true story. It depicts the real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. The talented cast includes: Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers, Wendy Makkena as Dorothy, Matthew Rhys as Lloyd Vogel, Chris Cooper as Jerry Vogel, Tammy Blanchard as Lorraine, Enrico Colantoni as Bill Isler, Susan Kelechi watson as Andrea Vogel, Maddie Corman as Lady Aberlin, Sakina Jaffrey as Ellen, Kitty Crystal as Subway Punk, Noah Harpster as Todd, Maryann Plunkett as Joanne Rogers, Carmen Cusack as Margy, Scott Rapp as Bartender and Kevin L. johnson as Darin Scharf.