How old was River Phoenix in Explorers?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While Explorers was being made, River Phoenix was:

14 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Explorers:

January 1, 1985

And the birth date of River Phoenix:

August 23, 1970

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, River Phoenix could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.