How Old Are The Kids In Stranger Things Season 1

Age is just a number, right? Let's dive into the world of Stranger Things and find out how old the kids really are!

So, you're binge-watching Stranger Things and suddenly it hits you - how old are these kids supposed to be? It's like trying to figure out Eleven's favorite food (hint: it's not Eggos).

Let's start with the main gang - Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and Will. In the first season, they're all supposed to be 12. But let's be real, some of them look like they're still waiting for their first growth spurt.

Meet the main squad:

• Mike Wheeler - Played by Finn Wolfhard. In real life, Finn was 13 when they started filming Season 1. So, he was slightly older than his character.
• Dustin Henderson - Played by Gaten Matarazzo. Gaten was 13 as well, but he's got a few years on his character, Dustin.
• Lucas Sinclair - Played by Caleb McLaughlin. Caleb was the youngest of the main group at 14 years old during filming.
• Will Byers - Played by Noah Schnapp. Noah was 11 when they started filming, making him the closest to his character's age.

Now, let's talk about the girl who started it all - Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown. In the first season, Eleven is supposed to be around 12, but it's hard to tell with her unique look and mysterious past. In real life, Millie was 12 during filming, so she was right on target with her character's age.

And what about the older kids? Max (Sadie Sink) and her brother Billy (Dacre Montgomery) are introduced in Season 2. Max is supposed to be around 12, but Sadie was 15 when she joined the cast. Billy, on the other hand, is supposed to be 17, and Dacre was 21 when he started playing the lifeguard with a mysterious past.

Fun fact alert!

Did you know that the age difference between the youngest and oldest main cast members in Season 1 is only 3 years? That's right! Finn Wolfhard (Mike) is the oldest at 13, and Noah Schnapp (Will) is the youngest at 11.

So, there you have it! The kids of Stranger Things are all around 12-13 years old in the first season. But hey, who's counting when you're fighting off Demogorgons and exploring the Upside Down?

Now that you're an expert on the ages of the Stranger Things kids, go forth and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge. And remember, no matter how old they are, these kids always manage to save the day!