The Intern

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The Intern

PG-13

2015

2h 1m

Comedy

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 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

Feb 9, 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.

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Megan Garber

The Atlantic

Jul 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.

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Jun 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.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jan 1, 2026

2.5/4

Dependable enough to earn a modest endorsement.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Dec 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.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

May 27, 2022

2.5/4

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

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Madie R

@MRoss94 Sep 1, 2026

The movie does occasionally feel too polished and convenient. Some of its conflicts are resolved almost suspiciously easily, and the workplace environment is probably much more idyllic than reality. But The Intern isn't really interested in realism. It's interested in kindness. And sometimes, that's enough. "You're never wrong to do the right thing." Verdict: A charming, feel-good workplace comedy carried by two excellent performances. The Intern is predictable, wholesome, and maybe a little too sentimental—but sometimes a movie doesn't need to be complicated to be wonderful.

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Chris M

@RT22346841 Aug 17, 2026

A fun watch with some funny moments and DeNiro and Hathaway are great together.

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James B

@RT54975811 Jul 24, 2026

I thought this was a really good movie. Definitley worth a watch.

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Natasja H

@RT20825842 Jul 10, 2026

Good family movie but, why did she have to go back too that cheating, lying bitch of a man

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Henry D

@Henry_Domke Jun 20, 2026

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.

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Rob A

@RT76386004 Jun 20, 2026

The word cute comes to mind. Gone with the Wind it's not, but this is an easy breezy watch.

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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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