How Old Is The Losers Club In It 2017

So, there I was, munching on some popcorn, the lights dimmed, and I was all set for a good scare with It (2017). Now, I've got a soft spot for coming-of-age stories, and this one had me hooked. But then, it got me thinking, how old are these kids, the Losers Club, anyway?

I mean, they're not exactly spring chickens, right? They've got that whole "we're too old for this" vibe going on. But then again, they're not quite adults yet. It's that awkward in-between stage where you're not sure if you should be trick-or-treating or passing out the candy.

Let's Do the Math

Alright, let's get down to business. The movie is set in the summer of 1989, and the Losers Club is around 12-13 years old. Now, the actors who played them were a bit older, of course. They had to be, for legal and practical reasons. But let's roll with it.

So, if we're going by the actors' ages at the time of filming, we've got:

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• Jaeden Martell (Bill Denbrough) - 13
• Finn Wolfhard ( Richie Tozier) - 14
• Jack Dylan Grazer (Eddie Kaspbrak) - 13
• Wyatt Oleff (Stanley Uris) - 13
• Chosen Jacobs (Mike Hanlon) - 16
• Jeremy Ray Taylor (Ben Hanscom) - 13
• Sophia Lillis (Beverly Marsh) - 15

Now, you might be thinking, "Hey, wait a minute! That doesn't add up!" And you're right. The ages of the actors at the time of filming don't quite match the characters' ages in the story. But hey, it's a movie. They can do what they want.

But Why Does It Matter?

Well, it doesn't, really. Not in the grand scheme of things. It's just a fun fact to know, like how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. (The answer is 364, by the way. I looked it up.)

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But seriously, the age of the Losers Club isn't what makes It (2017) a great movie. It's the camaraderie, the courage, the sheer terror of Pennywise. It's the reminder that no matter how old we get, there's always a part of us that's still a kid, afraid of the dark.

So, next time you're watching It, you can impress your friends with your newfound knowledge. Or you can just keep it to yourself and enjoy the show. Either way, happy viewing!