Tom Cruise Age During Interview with the Vampire
Tom Cruise was born on July 3, 1962. During the principal photography of Interview with the Vampire, he was 29 years old when filming began in 1993 and 30 years old when principal photography wrapped. The film was released in the United States on November 11, 1994, when Cruise was 32 years old. The production was led by director Neil Jordan and produced by David Geffen, with Warner Bros. Pictures handling theatrical distribution in most markets. Cruise portrayed the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac, a role that required extensive makeup and stunt work over the course of the shoot. For current box office and studio ownership data, see the Warner Bros. Discovery corporate overview at Warner Bros. Discovery.
The principal photography schedule placed Cruise at age 30 for the majority of on-set work, while the final post-production, sound mixing, and marketing phases occurred after his 31st birthday. The theatrical premiere and wide release occurred after his 32nd birthday, making the public-facing launch of the film occur when Cruise was 32. The movie grossed over $224 million worldwide against a reported production budget of around $60 million, according to public box office tracking services. The film is based on Anne Rice's 1976 novel and was adapted by Anne Rice and Neil Jordan.
Production Timeline and Key Dates
Pre-production for Interview with the Vampire started in 1992, with Tom Cruise already attached as the lead. Principal photography ran primarily through 1993, with additional location work in New Orleans and Los Angeles. Post-production continued into 1994, with final visual effects, score composition by Elliot Goldenthal, and editing completed before the November 1994 release. The film received attention for its runtime, visual style, and the casting of Cruise opposite Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst. The project was developed under the Warner Bros. banner, with distribution partnerships extending to international markets through local subsidiaries and licensed distributors.
The MPAA rated the film R for strong eroticism, violence, and language, which influenced marketing materials and theater policies. The original theatrical cut ran approximately 123 minutes, while a later director's cut restored additional scenes and extended the runtime. Home video releases followed in 1995 on VHS and LaserDisc, with subsequent editions on DVD and Blu-ray. The film has remained in Warner Bros.' catalog, with digital distribution and streaming availability managed through the studio's platforms and licensed partners.
Tom Cruise Career Context Around the Film
Interview with the Vampire arrived after Cruise's leading roles in Top Gun (1986), Rain Man (1988), and Days of Thunder (1990), and before Mission: Impossible (1996) and Jerry Maguire (1996). During the filming of Interview with the Vampire, Cruise was represented by Creative Artists Agency, and the project was backed by a major studio with global distribution infrastructure. The film's production budget and marketing spend reflected the scale of early 1990s Hollywood tentpole releases, with print and television advertising supporting the November 1994 launch.
Public records and industry databases show that Cruise's compensation for Interview with the Vampire was structured through a standard talent deal, with backend participation tied to box office performance. The film's box office results and home media sales contributed to Cruise's market positioning as a leading man in both action and dramatic roles. Trade publications and financial filings from the era document the film's revenue streams, including theatrical, home video, and television licensing, with data available through public box office trackers and the studio's investor relations materials at SEC filings and