Eighth Grade Cast
The cast of Eighth Grade.
Elsie Fisher
as Kayla Day

Elsie Fisher plays the lead role of Kayla Day, a 13-year-old girl trying to survive the final week of a disastrous eighth-grade year.

Josh Hamilton
as Mark Day

Josh Hamilton portrays Mark Day, Kayla's caring and supportive single father who struggles to connect with his daughter due to the generation gap.

Emily Robinson
as Olivia

Emily Robinson plays Olivia, a high school student and family friend who offers Kayla guidance and support during her challenging middle school phase.

Jake Ryan
as Gabe

Jake Ryan takes on the role of Gabe, a classmate of Kayla who tries to break out of his shell and connect with her.

Daniel Zolghadri
as Riley

Daniel Zolghadri portrays Riley, a fellow student who challenges Kayla's expectations and perceptions of others.

Fred Hechinger
as Trevor

Fred Hechinger plays Trevor, a socially awkward classmate of Kayla who struggles with his own insecurities.

Imani Lewis
as Aniyah

Imani Lewis portrays Aniyah, a confident and popular girl in Kayla's school who exudes self-assurance.

Luke Prael
as Aiden

Luke Prael takes on the role of Aiden, a charming and popular boy who catches Kayla's attention.

Catherine Oliviere
as Kennedy

Catherine Oliviere portrays Kennedy, a fashionable and social classmate of Kayla who is part of the popular crowd.

Nora Mullins
as Steph

Nora Mullins plays Steph, a friendly and outgoing student who befriends Kayla during her eighth-grade journey.

Gerald Jones
as Tyler

Gerald Jones portrays Tyler, a cool and laid-back classmate who interacts with Kayla during a pool party scene.

Missy Yager
as Mrs. Graves

Missy Yager plays Mrs. Graves, the school's caring and observant guidance counselor who offers support to Kayla during her struggles.

Shacha Temirov
as Mason
Greg Crowe
as Mr. McDaniel
Thomas J O'Reilly
as Edmund
Frank Deal
as Officer Todd
J. Tucker Smith
as Mr. Graves
Tiffany Grossfeld
as Babs
Trinity Goscinsky-Lynch
as Dylan
Natalie Carter
as Mrs. Roach
Kevin R. Free
as Mr. Denkert
Keith Maurice Davis
as High School Boy
Deborah Unger
as Mrs. Nolan
William Alexander Wunsch
as Brave Boy
Marguerite Stimpson
as Puberty Video Instructor
Tristan Wheeler
as Andrew Fields
Kylie Seaman
as Kristen S.
Dylan Vonderhorst
as Dawn Ringlehein
Luke Mulligan
as Jed Goodwin
Louisa Rose Guarasci
as Jackie S.
Brenna Parker
as Missy Bytel
William Koo
as Garrett
Andrew Geher
as Crazy Dancing Boy
Faith Kelly
as Student
Jalesia Martinez
as High School Student
Blair Seaman
as High School Student
Phoebe Amirault
as Middle School Student
Veronica Bikowicz
as Middle School Student
Castor Feinberg
as Middle School Student
Molly Forman
as Middle school student
Vivek Nickolas Mathews
as Middle School Student
Olivia Galligan
as Middle School Student
Kendall Seaman
as Middle School Student
Nina Victoria Mathews
as Middle School Student
Kaileen Quinones
as Middle School Student
V. Rocco Russell
as Middle School Student
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