The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Kernel Score: 83% · 12,812 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2006-06-29
Runtime: 109 minutes
Is The Devil Wears Prada worth watching?
Worth watching. A sharp, funny workplace comedy driven by Meryl Streep's icy boss and Anne Hathaway's slow education in ambition. The fashion is fun, but the real appeal is the cost of chasing success.
Watch it if you
- like workplace comedies
- enjoy a great villain-boss performance
- want a lighter, fashion-filled watch
Skip it if you
- want deep emotional drama
- dislike stories about wealth and fashion
Best for: Girls' night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Devil Wears Prada
- Stream: Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young woman from the Midwest gets more than she bargained for when she moves to New York to become a writer and ends up as the assistant to the tyrannical, larger-than-life editor-in-chief of a major fashion magazine.
The Devil Wears Prada parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Devil Wears Prada is a PG-13 comedy-drama about a young assistant navigating a demanding, high-pressure fashion magazine job.
- Language: Some — Workplace tension and a demanding boss produce some sharp language typical of a PG-13 comedy-drama.
- Products & purchases: Strong — The fashion-industry setting heavily features designer brands, luxury clothing, and status-driven consumer culture.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Devil Wears Prada
If you liked The Devil Wears Prada, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) — 77%: The sequel, if you want to see these characters again.
- Phantom Thread (2017) — 84%: A far darker, more intense story about fashion and control.
- Frances Ha (2013) — 81%: Funny, lively story of a young woman finding her way in New York.
- Shattered Glass (2003) — 78%: Journalism drama about an ambitious young writer crossing a line.
Director
David Frankel
Cast
- Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly
- Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs
- Emily Blunt as Emily
- Stanley Tucci as Nigel
- Simon Baker as Christian Thompson
- Adrian Grenier as Nate
- Tracie Thoms as Lily
- Rich Sommer as Doug
- Daniel Sunjata as James Holt
- David Marshall Grant as Richard Sachs
The Devil Wears Prada FAQ
Is The Devil Wears Prada worth watching?
Worth watching. A sharp, funny workplace comedy driven by Meryl Streep's icy boss and Anne Hathaway's slow education in ambition. The fashion is fun, but the real appeal is the cost of chasing success.
Where can I watch The Devil Wears Prada?
In the US you can stream The Devil Wears Prada on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Devil Wears Prada OK for kids?
The Devil Wears Prada is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Devil Wears Prada is a PG-13 comedy-drama about a young assistant navigating a demanding, high-pressure fashion magazine job.
What movies are like The Devil Wears Prada?
If you liked The Devil Wears Prada, try The Devil Wears Prada 2, Phantom Thread, Frances Ha and Shattered Glass.