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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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The Intern | Rotten Tomatoes (1) 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 The Intern | Rotten Tomatoes (2) 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 The Intern | Rotten Tomatoes (3) 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 The Intern | Rotten Tomatoes (4) 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 The Intern | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 The Intern | Rotten Tomatoes (6) 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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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 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/25 Full Review Marilene B Great movie that blends the older generation with the younger. Real life’s experiences and a fun must watch movie. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/08/25 Full Review Emily R The Intern is an amazing movie, absolutely heartwarming with a great message. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/24 Full Review 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 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/26/24 Full Review Audience Member I’m not sure why anyone would NOT like this movieShould it win any awards…..No!Is it funny, cute and sweet ? Yes!Get over yourselves. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/25/24 Full Review V a l me da qlo la confianza que le da Jules a Ben cuando apenas lo conocio en menos de un año Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 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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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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