What Grade Are The Losers Club In It 2017

So you’ve watched It (2017). You loved the scares, the laughter, and that weird clown. Now you’re wondering: what grade are these brave losers actually in? Let’s settle this like the kids themselves would—with snacks and a good argument.

They’re Not All in the Same Grade

Surprise! The Losers Club isn’t a single class field trip. They’re a mix of ages and grades, which makes their friendship even cooler. Most of them are in seventh grade, but a few are a year behind or ahead.

Bill, the stuttering leader, is the oldest. He’s just finished seventh grade and is about to start eighth. That’s why he’s the one who owns the bike club and makes the calls.

Richie, the loudmouth joker, is also in seventh grade. He’s the same age as Bill, but he’s way more immature. That tracks, right? He’s the class clown for a reason.

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Beverly Marsh, the toughest girl in Derry, is in seventh grade too. She’s actually a year older than some of the boys because she was held back. No shame—she’s the one who saves their butts.

Ben Hanscom, the new kid with the huge heart, is also seventh grade. He’s the same age as Bill and Richie. That’s why he fits right in, even if his crush on Bev is painfully obvious.

Eddie Kaspbrak, the hypochondriac with the fanny pack, is in sixth grade. He’s a year younger than the main gang. That explains why he’s always worrying—he’s the baby of the group.

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Stanley Uris, the perfectionist, is in seventh grade like the others. But he’s the most reluctant member. He’d rather be at Hebrew school than fighting a clown—and honestly, can you blame him?

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Mike Hanlon, the lone black kid in Derry, is already in eighth grade. He’s a full year older than most of the club. That’s why he works at the junkyard and has a job—he’s practically an adult in 1980s terms.

Wait, that makes Mike the oldest in the group. But he’s also the newest? Yes. He only joins the club in the second half of the movie. Age doesn’t equal seniority here.

Why Does This Even Matter?

Here’s the fun part: the grade gap explains all their quirks. Eddie’s panic attacks? He’s a sixth-grader dealing with seventh-grade drama. Richie’s crude jokes? He’s a seventh-grader who never grew up. Mike’s calmness? He’s an eighth-grader who’s already seen real life.

The movie never explicitly says their grades. You have to piece it together from throwaway lines and yearbook clues. It’s like a mystery for super-fans—and that’s why it’s so much fun to talk about.

Think about it: the Losers Club is basically a group of 11 to 13-year-olds. That’s prime “we’re scared of everything but pretend we’re not” age. No wonder they fight a monster—they’re already terrified of homework.

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Quirky Facts to Impress Your Friends

In the book, the kids are eleven years old in the first part. The movie aged them up to 12-13 for casting reasons. That’s why they look like they could drive—because the actors were teenagers.

Finn Wolfhard (Richie) was 14 when filming. He was older than his character. No wonder his jokes felt extra obnoxious—he was basically practicing for high school.

Sophia Lillis (Bev) was 13, same as her character. She nailed the “wise beyond her years” vibe because she was wise beyond her years. Casting gold.

The Real Answer: They’re Kids Who Stick Together

So the official answer? Mostly seventh grade, with one sixth-grader (Eddie) and one eighth-grader (Mike). But that’s boring. The real answer is that they’re the Losers Club—a bunch of outcasts who don’t care about grade levels.

They fight a clown, ride bikes, and share a kiss (yes, that happened). Grades don’t matter when you’re staring down a sewer demon. They matter for one thing only: proving that you don’t need to be in the same class to be best friends forever.

Next time you watch It, pay attention to the school scenes. Count the lockers. Notice the yearbooks. You’ll see these kids are just like us—worried about tests, bullies, and the monster under the bed. Except their monster has balloons.