Synopsis
In 'The Intern' (2015), 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker joins a Brooklyn fashion startup as a senior intern and gradually becomes an invaluable presence in the life of its founder, Jules Ostin. Directed by Nancy Meyers, the film warmly explores themes of generational wisdom, work-life balance, and unexpected friendship. With charming performances from Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, it delivers a feel-good story about how experience and enthusiasm can bridge any generation gap.
Why Watch It
Nancy Meyers crafts a surprisingly tender workplace comedy that pairs Robert De Niro's gentle charm against Anne Hathaway's frazzled ambition, finding genuine warmth in their unlikely mentorship. The film celebrates reinvention and intergenerational connection without resorting to easy jokes, delivering instead a stylish, heartfelt look at finding purpose beyond your expected timeline.
Did You Know?
- Robert De Niro learned to fold shirts perfectly for his role.
- Anne Hathaway and De Niro had instant on-screen chemistry.
- The film was shot largely on location in Brooklyn, New York.
- Nancy Meyers both wrote and directed this feel-good comedy.
- De Niro's character Ben always carries a vintage briefcase.
Iconic Quotes
- Experience never gets old.
- You're never wrong to do the right thing.
- I'm not an intern. I'm a senior intern.
- Just because I'm retired doesn't mean I stopped living.
- A good fisherman knows all the right bait.
