How old was Saoirse Ronan in Atonement?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

Saoirse Ronan, while participating in Atonement, was:

12 years old

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

The calculation of the shown age took into account the first day of the year in which the movie Atonement was released:

January 1, 2007

And the date of birth of Saoirse Ronan:

April 12, 1994

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