How old was Nicolas Cage in Raising Arizona?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

During the filming of Raising Arizona, Nicolas Cage was:

22 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Raising Arizona:

January 1, 1987

And the day Nicolas Cage was born, which 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.