How old was Phoebe Cates in The Squid and the Whale?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

While The Squid and the Whale was being made, Phoebe Cates was:

41 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Squid and the Whale:

January 1, 2005

And the date of birth of Phoebe Cates:

July 16, 1963

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Phoebe Cates during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.