The Intern
Seen it?2015 | 121 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 6 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Devil Wears Prada, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
59% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$195 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nancy Meyers
- Robert De NiroBen Whitaker
- Anne HathawayJules Ostin
- Rene RussoFiona Farwell
- Anders HolmMatt Ostin
- JoJo KushnerPaige Ostin
- Andrew RannellsCameron
- Adam DevineJason
- Zack PearlmanDavis
- Jason OrleyLewis
- Christina SchererBecky