how old was josh hutcherson in journey to the center of the earth

Josh Hutcherson was born on October 12, 1992. The movie "Journey to the Center of the Earth" was released in 2008. Therefore, he was about 15 or 16 years old during the filming and release of the movie. Specifically, he was 14 according to one source and 16 according to another, but considering the release year and his birth date, 15 or 16 is the most accurate estimate.