The Vow cast features Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum and Jessica Lange. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for Michael Sucsy’s 2012 movie on Netflix. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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The Vow centers on a married woman who loses her memory. After a fateful car accident, Paige struggles to connect with her husband. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they slowly re-pair their marriage. Here’s every actor and character in The Vow.

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The Vow Cast: Rachel McAdams as Paige

Character Profile: An artist. She loses her memory after a traumatic brain injury. Paige struggles with her emotions while thinking about her husband and a former boyfriend.

McAdams’ Resume: Regina George in Mean Girls (2004), Allie in The Notebook (2004), Lisa Reisert in Red Eye (2005), Irene Adler in Sherlock Holmes (2009), Barbara Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023)

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The Vow Cast: Channing Tatum as Leo

Character Profile: Paige’s husband. He is a recording studio owner who theorizes about “moments of impact.” Leo vows to maintain his loyalty to Paige.

Tatum’s Resume: Pretty Boy Floyd in Public Enemies (2009), Magic Mike in Magic Mike (2012), Greg Jenko in 21 Jump Street (2012), Mark Schultz in Foxcatcher (2014), Jimmy Logan in Logan Lucky (2017)

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The Vow Cast: Jessica Lange as Rita Thornton

Character Profile: Paige’s mother. She hides the truth about her marriage. Rita prioritizes familial harmony over her personal happiness.

Lange’s Resume: Dwan in King Kong (1976), Julie Nichols in Tootsie (1982), Frances Farmer in Frances (1982), Carly Marshall in Blue Sky (1994), Various in American Horror Story (2011-18)

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The Vow Cast: Sam Neill as Bill Thornton

Character Profile: Paige’s father. He is a patronizing man who cheats on his wife. Bill urges Leo to divorce Paige.

Neill’s Resume: Mark in Possession (1981), David Jenkins in Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992), Grant in Jurassic Park (1993), Inspector Chester Campbell in Peaky Blinders (2013-14), Hec in Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

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The Vow Cast: Jessica McNamee as Gwen

Character Profile: Paige’s sister. She worries about her fiancée’s “panic and excitement” before their wedding. Gwen protects a secret about her mother.

McNamee’s Resume: Lisa Duffy in Home and Away (2007), Sammy Rafter in Packed to the Rafters (2008-13), Margaret Court in Battle of the Sexes (2017), Lori in The Meg (2018), Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat (2021)

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The Vow Cast: Wendy Crewson as Dr. Fishman

Character Profile: Paige’s doctor. She feels optimistic about the future. Dr. Fishman offers Paige advice about filling in memory gaps.

Crewson’s Resume: Grace Marshall in Air Force One (1997), Natalie Gibson in The 6th Day (2000), Evelyn Danvers in The Covenant (2006), Dr. Dana Kinney in Saving Hope (2012-17), Talk Show Hostess in Room (2015)

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The Vow cast also includes:

• Tatiana Maslany as Lily
• Lucas Bryant as Kyle
• Scott Speedman as Jeremy
• Joey Klein as Josh
• Joe Cobden as Jim
• Jeananne Goossen as Sonia
• Dillon Casey as Ryan
• Shannon Barnett as Carrie
• Lindsay Ames as Shana
• Kristina Pesic as Lizbet

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.