How old was Jake Gyllenhaal in Homegrown?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While Homegrown was being made, Jake Gyllenhaal was:

17 years old

That’s the confirmed age we calculated for the celebrity in that role.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Homegrown premiered:

January 1, 1998

And also the day Jake Gyllenhaal was born:

December 19, 1980

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Jake Gyllenhaal during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.