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The Intern

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Starting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you're already retired. Looking to get back into the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site. Ben soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin, the boss and founder of the company. Whittaker's charm, wisdom and sense of humor help him develop a special bond and growing friendship with Jules.
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Critics Consensus

The Intern doesn't do enough with its timely premise, but benefits from the unorthodox chemistry of its talented leads.

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Grace Manger Bitch Media 02/09/2021
There seemed to be a lot of value placed on male approval, something Jules spent the entire film searching for, and ultimately finding in her intern. Go to Full Review Megan Garber The Atlantic 07/22/2016
There's something powerful in that, in the simple fact that The Intern is so sympathetic to its older character-so resolutely on the side of a person who might, in other contexts, be dismissed or ignored or, as is so often the case, invisible. Go to Full Review Max Weiss Baltimore Magazine 06/12/2016
2.5/4
It's the kind of compulsively watchable film you'll be helpless to resist when it shows up on cable TV. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jan 1
2.5/4
Dependable enough to earn a modest endorsement. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 12/16/2024
4/5
The Intern runs a bit longer than it should but leads Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway make it worthwhile--it's a film that gets better with age. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 05/27/2022
2.5/4
Meyers concocts a few madcap comedy situations to break up the otherwise low-key tone. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris M @RT22346841 6d A fun watch with some funny moments and DeNiro and Hathaway are great together. See more James B @RT54975811 Jul 24 I thought this was a really good movie. Definitley worth a watch. See more Natasja H @RT20825842 Jul 10 Good family movie but, why did she have to go back too that cheating, lying bitch of a man See more Henry D @Henry_Domke Jun 20 The mushy mood music sets the tone. Most of the humor worked, but some of it flopped badly, especially the madcap "robbery" of the mother’s house to delete an incorrectly sent email, which was more cringe-worthy than funny. Still, it was nice to see an older Robert De Niro in this kind of role, and the movie did offer some pleasant reflection on aging, retirement, usefulness, and how to keep finding purpose after work. See more Rob A @RT76386004 Jun 20 The word cute comes to mind. Gone with the Wind it's not, but this is an easy breezy watch. See more Peninnah Z @RT68923912 Jun 1 The Intern was calm, funny, and meaningful at the same time. I really enjoyed the friendship, mentorship, and life lessons throughout the movie. It showed that experience, kindness, and emotional intelligence still matter a lot in today’s fast-paced world. See more Read all reviews
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Nancy Meyers

Director

Robert De Niro

Ben

Anne Hathaway

Jules

Rene Russo

Fiona

Anders Holm

Matt

JoJo Kushner

Paige

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Synopsis Starting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you're already retired. Looking to get back into the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site. Ben soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin, the boss and founder of the company. Whittaker's charm, wisdom and sense of humor help him develop a special bond and growing friendship with Jules.
Director
Nancy Meyers
Producer
Suzanne Farwell
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Waverly Films
Rating
PG-13 (Some Suggestive Content|Brief Strong Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 25, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$75.6M
Runtime
2h 1m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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