The Intern (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Intern is a 2015 comedy directed by Nancy Meyers. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $194.8 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Comedy Movie at the Critics' Choice 2016. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Nancy Meyers
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Intern About?
The premise of The Intern without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After retirement proves less fulfilling than expected, Ben Whittaker, a charming 70-year-old, takes on a senior intern position at a vibrant fashion startup. His wisdom and experience quickly win over the younger employees, especially the company’s founder, Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). As they navigate the challenges of work and life, an unexpected friendship develops between the unlikely pair, bridging a generational divide and offering valuable perspectives for both.
The Intern Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- website
- office
- reference to google
- brooklyn new york city
- title directed by female
- friendship
- new york city
- marital problem
- 2010s
- reference to clint eastwood
- f rated
- reference to jack nicholson
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- reference to harrison ford
- reference to george clooney
- reference to ben affleck
- reference to brad pitt
- reference to billie holiday
- reference to youtube
- reference to harry potter
- mother daughter relationship
- starbucks coffee
- black high heels
- husband wife relationship
- hotel room
- suv
- crying woman
- driving a car
- workplace drama
- driving
- 21st century
- reference to matt damon
- reference to julia roberts
- audi the car
- man drives a car
- unlikely friendship
- san francisco california
- hotel
- police siren
- bar
- reference to jay z
- reference to beyonce
- reference to facebook
- girl
- california
- audi q7
- car
- german car
- rapping in a car
- singing in a car
The Director of The Intern
Directed by Nancy Meyers.
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Director Nancy Meyers
More from Nancy Meyers
More films directed by Nancy Meyers, best-rated first: Something's Gotta Give, The Holiday, It's Complicated and What Men Want.
The Intern Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Intern 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 72% User score
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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The Intern Plot Summary
What happens in The Intern from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Senior citizen Ben, Robert DeNiro, decides to shoot a video resume to apply for an intern position. Responding to a flyer that encourages senior citizens to upload a video highlighting why they should be hired, he explains that as a 70-year-old widower, he leads a comfortably routine life but longs to feel more productive. Soon enough, he receives a call inviting him for an interview.
Full summary
The whole story of The Intern, scene by scene
The Intern Box Office & Budget
The Intern grossed $194.8 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 5.6 times what it cost. $75.8 million came from the US and Canada and $119 million (61%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$194.8M
5.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $75.8M
- International
- $119M
- Budget
- $35M
The Intern Awards & Nominations
The Intern earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Comedy Movie at the Critics' Choice 2016. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor in a Comedy Movie – Robert De Niro
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Artios Awards 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Big Budget – Comedy
The Intern Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Clip Full Movie Preview
How Well Do You Know The Intern?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of Ben, the character played by Robert De Niro?
Cars in The Intern
39 cars on screen, including the 2014 Audi Q7 and the 2014 Cadillac Escalade.
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2014 Audi Q7 Main role -
2014 Cadillac Escalade Minor role -
2009 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2015 Toyota Highlander Minor role
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The Intern FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Intern, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Intern?
The Intern runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was The Intern released?
The Intern was released on September 25, 2015.
Who directed The Intern?
The Intern was directed by Nancy Meyers.
More films by Nancy Meyers How much did The Intern make at the box office?
The Intern grossed $194.8 million worldwide ($75.8 million domestic, $119 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is The Intern rated?
The Intern has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Was The Intern nominated for any awards?
The Intern received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Intern have a post-credit scene?
No. The Intern has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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