Among the names on the chalkboard in the lunchroom are Mike D. (Tamra Davis's husband) and Billy M. (Billy Madison (1995)), which she also directed.
Gerald Lenton-Young (Coach Howard Stebbens) was the drama teacher at the high school used in the film.
Drew Barrymore was Brad Renfro's favorite actress and crush. They wouldn't share any scenes together.
Director Tamra Davis originally wanted Brad Renfro as Sam. She went to see him in 1997 on the set of "Apt Pupil" to talk to him about the film.
Drew Barrymore was Bug Hall's first kiss.
John C. Reilly: cowboy playing pool at the Wild West Saloon. Alison Dickey, Reilly's wife, produced the film.