How old was Nicolas Cage in 8MM?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

Nicolas Cage was this age when he appeared in 8MM:

34 years old

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

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year 8MM was launched:

January 1, 1999

And the date of birth of Nicolas Cage, that is:

January 07, 1964

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Nicolas Cage might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.