Titanic cast ages: How old was the cast then (and now)?

If you notice your local movie theater has showings for Titanic, know that it is not a remake or reboot you missed, but the original 1997 James Cameron epic film. Titanic is back on the big screen to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Yes, it’s been that long, which makes fans wonder, how old was the cast of Titanic when the movie was filmed?

I was personally too young to see the movie in theaters when it was released, but I did watch the movie when it came out on DVD VHS later on. Or, at least, part of the movie. Coming in at 3 hours and 26 minutes, it’s one of the longest movies to date! The VHS copies included two tapes, Part 1 and Part 2.

The movie features a fresh-face Leonardo DiCaprio, one of the best and most popular actors in Hollywood. Before starring in Titanic, DiCaprio appeared in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape and Romeo + Juliet. Actress Kate Winslet didn’t star in any big features before Titanic, but she did go on to star in many favorites, including Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, All the King’s Men, Collateral Beauty and others.

So how old was Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and other cast members when the movie was first released and how old are they now?

How old is Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic?

Leonardo DiCaprio was 23-years-old when he played Jack Dawson in Titanic. The actor is now 48-years-old and most recently starred in Don’t Look Up, but he has plenty of projects coming soon, including Killers of the Flower Moon, currently in post-production.

How old is Kate Winslet in Titanic?

Kate Winslet plays Rose, the woman Jack falls madly in love with in the tragic love story. When the movie was released, Winslet was 22-years-old. The actress is now 47-years-old and most recently starred in Avatar: The Way of Water and the hit miniseries Mare of Easttown. 

How old is Billy Zane (Caledon) in Titanic?

Billy Zane portrays Cal Hockley in Titanic. The actor was 31-years-old at the time of the movie’s premiere. Zane is still very much in the business, with several project in post-production, including Food Fight, Takeover, and Blunt. Zane is now 56-years-old.

How old is Kathy Bates (Margaret) in Titanic?

I have to admit, I always forget Kathy Bates stars in this movie. She is best known for her many roles in American Horror Story. When Titanic was released, Bates was 49-years-old. At the time of this writing, Bates is 74-years-old. Bates has done it all! The actress can take on any genre, from comedy (The Office) to horror (AHS, Misery, more).

How old is Gloria Stuart (old Rose) in Titanic?

Finally, another memorable role in the movie is Gloria Stuart‘s, who plays the older version of Rose as she shares her love story. At the time the movie was released, Stuart was 87-years-old. The actress passed away in 2010 at the age of 100, her last movie, Land of Plenty, premieres in 2004.

If you want to see the movie online, it doesn’t seem to be available to stream anywhere for free, but you can always rent or purchase the movie on VOD.