How old was John Hughes in Reach the Rock?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

During the filming of Reach the Rock, John Hughes was:

47 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

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

January 1, 1998

And the birth day of John Hughes, that is:

February 18, 1950

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of John Hughes during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.