How old was River Phoenix in Little Nikita?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It adds depth to our understanding of a celebrity’s experience. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

In the movie Little Nikita, River Phoenix was:

17 years old

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

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

January 1, 1988

And the birth date of River Phoenix:

August 23, 1970

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of River Phoenix during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.