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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 (Robert De Niro) 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 (Anne Hathaway), 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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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

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.

Feb 9, 2021

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Megan Garber

The Atlantic

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.

Jul 22, 2016

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

It's the kind of compulsively watchable film you'll be helpless to resist when it shows up on cable TV.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 12, 2016

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Meyers concocts a few madcap comedy situations to break up the otherwise low-key tone.

Rated: 2.5/4

May 27, 2022

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Therese Lacson

Nerdophiles

[Where] it succeeds its charm and grace, it lacks in depth. The meat of the story can be summarized in a sentence and ends up feeling somewhat superficially emotional...

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 9, 2021

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Media Studies

Although many critics panned The Intern, I believe the film has much to say, especially in a society where the elderly are often mocked or ignored just because they seem old-fashioned or have a hard time with technology...

Sep 13, 2021

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Tyler M This movie wasted two hours of my life. The female lead runs a successful company only to let her feminine husband cheat on her and she immediately forgives him. The writers should've given her some self-respect because clearly she didn't have any for herself. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review Vishnu M A heartwarming film for sure. Great acting of Rober De Niro and Anna Hethaway,Light, there chemistry ewas one of the postive thing of the movie, this movie shows the value in people and how the senior citizen can look into younger generation people and vice versa Office culture of mixed generation and how each can learn from others.. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/10/24 Full Review Audience Member Very interesting and heartwarming film, the older character giving the wisdom to the younger generation and that is just amazing. only the truth will save us all! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Char T A heartwarming film for sure. Great acting and funny in places. The storyline is interesting and kept me watching til the end. There's something special about learning from older generations that make this film wholesome. Worth a watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Jinaan I One of the best movies I've seen in a while. Enough to get me to write my first review ever. The only 0.5 is missing because I didn't know if, bit of a spoiler here, she got buried with her best friend. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Ryan T It is a heartwarming film that illustrates the value of learning from the wisdom of older generations while also emphasizing the importance of fostering one's own innovative ideas. It champions female empowerment, showcasing Jules's journey as she navigates the pressures of her professional and personal life without seeking external approval. Ultimately, "The Intern" underscores the importance of listening to one's own voice and trusting personal instincts, making it a compelling narrative about mentorship, innovation, and self-reliance. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review 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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Anne Hathaway as Jules Ostin and Robert De Niro as Ben Whittaker in "The Intern."

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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 (Robert De Niro) 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 (Anne Hathaway), 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: Nancy Meyers, Suzanne Farwell
Screenwriter: Nancy Meyers
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)