How old was River Phoenix in The Mosquito Coast?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

River Phoenix was this age when he appeared in The Mosquito Coast:

15 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 Mosquito Coast:

January 1, 1986

And the date of birth of River Phoenix:

August 23, 1970

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of River Phoenix during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.