Ice Cube's Age During Are We There Yet
Ice Cube was born on June 15, 1969, and starred as Nick Persons in the 2005 family comedy Are We There Yet. At the time of principal photography and release, Ice Cube was 35 years old, turning 36 later that year. The film marked a shift into broad family comedy for the rapper turned actor and producer.
The movie was released on January 21, 2005, and grossed over $97 million worldwide against a reported budget of about $82 million. Studios used the release timing to target post-holiday family audiences, positioning Ice Cube as a relatable lead for a multi-demographic crowd.
Cast, Characters, and Production Details
The film paired Ice Cube with Nia Long as the mother of two children, played by Philip Daniel Bolden and Aleisha Allen. The supporting cast included Tracy Morgan as the taxi driver, and the story follows a road trip from Los Angeles to Vancouver, Canada.
Are We There Yet was directed by Brian Levant and produced by Revolution Studios in partnership with Columbia Pictures. The screenplay was written by Steven Gary Banks, Claudia Grazioso, and J. David Stem, with a story structure built around physical comedy and a slow-burn romance.
Box Office, Reception, and Franchise Impact
Are We There Yet opened at number two at the U.S. box office and held well in its second weekend, helping it finish as one of the higher-grossing comedies of early 2005. Critics noted Ice Cube's comedic timing, while audiences rated the film favorably on aggregate platforms.
The movie's success led to a direct-to-video sequel, Are We Done Yet?, released in 2007, with Ice Cube reprising the role of Nick Persons. The franchise remains a reference point for family road-trip comedies and is frequently cited in discussions of Ice Cube's acting career.