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The Intern

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59% Tomatometer 201 Reviews 73% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Warren W This very comfortable, friendly movie was a surprise gem. I'm a senior and that's probably part of it, but I have to think most people will like this, regardless of age. Enjoy! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/24/25 Full Review Matty C Pros: The dynamic, real sense of "stakes", and connection was great from an acting perspective. Here, it is a good study for theater and film. The problem with this movie is not with the actors so much as it is with script content. True, it is not easy being a CEO, but the script made accommodations for an otherwise persnickety protagonist (Jules) with behavior that is very much on the border if not crossing the border of being toxic in a world where we too often accept such behavior of "leaders of business" because of their "genius" (whatever that means). Had this film not had that as a big part of the character, it might have been better. Film does point out the problems, though, of too many people trying to please others for acceptance. We as a collective need to start doing less of this and be more of our true selves without this big need of making someone accept us whether it be a king or a peasant: we all sleep, eat, and potty the same way except maybe some do on gold seats. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/25 Full Review natalie k I thought this was a great movie. Clean language for the most part, and a fun, relaxing way to spend an evening, not taking anything seriously!! Great Plot too!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review Sjoerd W Comedy turning into a Drama. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Brian D 74%. 7/30/25. Hadn't seen rating. Enjoyed the film. Cute story about De Niro's character starting an intern role at a very typical tech start up from the time period and bringing his old-school nature to the company and getitng to know Jules, the founder, and providing her value as the company wants her to hire a CEO. Liked seeing their dynamic develop and them grow closer. Light, easy watch. Anders and Levine's characters are funny - Anders especially as the stay at home dad. 4/5 rewatch Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Annette W. I found myself smiling at various parts of this movie. It was a break from the real world—I felt so relaxed watching it. I sincerely recommend it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Nancy Meyers

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Robert De Niro

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Anne Hathaway

Jules

Rene Russo

Fiona

Anders Holm

Matt

JoJo Kushner

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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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