Riding in Cars with Boys

Riding in Cars with Boys is a 2001 American biographical film based on the autobiography of the same name by Beverly Donofrio, about a woman who overcame difficulties, including being a teen mother, and who later earned a master's degree. The movie's narrative spans the years 1961 to 1986. It stars Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Brittany Murphy, and James Woods. It was the last film directed by Penny Marshall. Although the film is co-produced by Beverly Donofrio, many of its details differ from the book.
== Cast ==
* Drew Barrymore as Beverly "Bev" Donofrio
** Mika Boorem as Bev Donofrio, age 11
* Marisa Ryan as Janet Donofrio
** Olivia Morgan Scheck as Janet Donofrio, age 12
** Celine Marget as Janet Donofrio, age 8
* Steve Zahn as Raymond "Ray" Hasek
* Brittany Murphy as Fay Forrester
* Adam Garcia as Jason Hasek-Donofrio
** Joseph M. Cannizaro as Jason Hasek (newborn)
** Noah Hartwick as Jason Hasek (3 months)
** Briana Tilden as Jason Hasek (8 months)
** Skye Arens as Jason Hasek, age 1
** Patrick and Robert Salerno as Jason Hasek, age 2
** Logan Arens as Jason Hasek, age 3
** Cody Arens as Jason Hasek, age 7
** Logan Lerman as Jason Hasek, age 9
* Lorraine Bracco as Mrs. Teresa Donofrio
* James Woods as Mr. Leonard Donofrio
* Maggie Gyllenhaal as Amelia
** Samantha Reale as Amelia, age 3
** Samantha Lucier as Amelia, age 7
** Skye McCole Bartusiak as Amelia, age 9
* Rosie Perez as Shirley Perro-Hasek
* Desmond Harrington as Bobby
* Sara Gilbert as Tina Barr
* Peter Facinelli as Tommy Butcher
* David Moscow as Lizard Hasek
Category:2001 films
Category:2001 comedy-drama films
Category:2000s biographical drama films
Category:2000s coming-of-age comedy-drama films
Category:American biographical drama films
Category:American coming-of-age comedy-drama films
Category:Columbia Pictures films