The Intern (2015)

Kernel Score: 81% · 7,200 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Comedy

Released: 2015-09-23

Runtime: 121 minutes

Is The Intern worth watching?

Worth watching. A gentle, likeable comedy with Robert De Niro as a retiree who becomes an intern, and Anne Hathaway as his boss. It's low on surprises and high on warmth, and it works because the pair are so easy to watch.

Watch it if you

  • want a feel-good film with no edge
  • like movies about work and generations getting along
  • enjoy De Niro in a warmer role

Skip it if you

  • want sharp comedy or big conflict
  • dislike neat, predictable endings

Best for: Cosy night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Intern

  • Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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.

The Intern parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that The Intern is a PG-13 comedy about an older widower becoming an intern at a startup, generally light and family-friendly in tone.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like The Intern

If you liked The Intern, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Holiday (2006) — 79%: Soft, warm and gently funny, with a comforting tone.
  • The Parent Trap (1998) — 81%: Light, feel-good comedy with likeable leads.
  • Forrest Gump (1994) — 97%: Warm, human story that leans on sincerity.
  • Life Is Beautiful (1997) — 93%: Gentle humanity and heart, with a more dramatic backdrop.
  • Back to the Future (1985) — 95%: Easy, crowd-pleasing comedy with a lot of charm.

Director

Nancy Meyers

Cast

  • Robert De Niro as Ben Whitaker
  • Anne Hathaway as Jules Ostin
  • Rene Russo as Fiona Farwell
  • Anders Holm as Matt Ostin
  • JoJo Kushner as Paige Ostin
  • Andrew Rannells as Cameron
  • Adam Devine as Jason
  • Zack Pearlman as Davis
  • Jason Orley as Lewis
  • Christina Scherer as Becky

The Intern FAQ

Is The Intern worth watching?

Worth watching. A gentle, likeable comedy with Robert De Niro as a retiree who becomes an intern, and Anne Hathaway as his boss. It's low on surprises and high on warmth, and it works because the pair are so easy to watch.

Where can I watch The Intern?

In the US you can stream The Intern on Fubo and Paramount+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Intern OK for kids?

The Intern is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Intern is a PG-13 comedy about an older widower becoming an intern at a startup, generally light and family-friendly in tone.

What movies are like The Intern?

If you liked The Intern, try The Holiday, The Parent Trap, Forrest Gump and Life Is Beautiful.