The Intern

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The Intern

PG-13

Released Sep 25, 2015

2h 1m

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Drama

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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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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

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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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

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.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 16, 2024

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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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Huey E

A film full of heart that transforms from an innocent story of a man in retirement to a more serious and interesting love story by the film’s climax. Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway as the two leads have great chemistry and do well with the concept. Where the film struggles is its use of technology, outdating it severely after only 10 years since release, and a plethora of somewhat unnecessary plot points added to pad out the runtime. A perfect 7/10.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Karl H

Great promise , but sadly does not deliver . Too much about feelings , but that's what critics like . But i feel that it really was only half a film . Missing out on substance of a movie . Once it ended , i sort of wanted a second to complete and fulfil it's promising Story line . Sadly i feel the film missed its mark .

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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Marcos R

It's a very heartfelt movie that makes you feel good things, but it's too cheesy for me, especially with the music. The protagonist is this idealised character who's perfect at everything he does, nothing much more interesting about him. There is some potential conflict resolution that turns out way less intense and exciting than it could've been.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Marilene B

Great movie that blends the older generation with the younger. Real life’s experiences and a fun must watch movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Emily R

The Intern is an amazing movie, absolutely heartwarming with a great message.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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Patrick R

De Niro is carrying on like he belongs in the 1960s. Maybe a time machine would have been a better explanation. Anne Hathaway doesn't seem to have the skills to own a Deli never mind a internet startup. Just doesn't make it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/26/24

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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)

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