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? The Intern

Director & Writer: Nancy Meyers
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Release Date: September 25, 2015 (USA)
Runtime: 121 minutes
Rating: PG-13

? Plot Summary:

Ben Whittaker (played by Robert De Niro) is a 70-year-old widower who feels unfulfilled in retirement. Looking for a new purpose, he applies to a senior intern program at an online fashion startup in Brooklyn called About The Fit.

Despite the generational and technological gap, Ben is assigned to work for the company’s young and driven founder and CEO, Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). Initially skeptical of Ben’s usefulness, Jules soon comes to appreciate his wisdom, calm demeanor, and old-school professionalism.

As they work together, Ben becomes a valuable mentor and friend, helping Jules navigate personal and professional challenges—including pressure from investors, the strain of balancing work and family, and doubts about her leadership.

Ultimately, the film is a heartwarming exploration of intergenerational friendship, modern work culture, and the idea that it’s never too late to start something new.

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? Themes:

• Reinvention at any age

• Mentorship and friendship

• Work-life balance

• Female leadership

• Generational differences with mutual respect