The Intern
The brief
Nancy Meyers delivers peak cozy capitalism with this impossibly polished workplace fantasy where De Niro's charming widower becomes the world's most patient mentor to Hathaway's frazzled startup founder. The whole thing moves at the pace of expensive herbal tea steeping, wrapped in that signature Meyers aesthetic of spotless kitchens and perfectly curated wardrobes. De Niro brings genuine warmth without falling into cranky old man territory, while Hathaway nails the exhausted perfectionist boss lady energy. It's comfort food cinema that makes corporate life look way more appealing than it actually is. Perfect for anyone who loved "Something's Gotta Give" or thinks a two-hour hug sounds appealing.
The verdict
If you're craving a warm, polished workplace fantasy with genuine chemistry between De Niro and Hathaway, this Nancy Meyers comfort blanket delivers exactly the cozy corporate fairy tale you need. If you prefer faster pacing or stories grounded in workplace reality, this glacially-paced idealization of startup life will test your patience for two hours.
Watch with
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for a relaxing evening with parents or grandparents
- 👤 Solo comfort viewing when you need a warm hug
- ⚠️ Skip if you're allergic to overly polished corporate fairy tales
Heads up
- Brief mentions of spouse's death and grief (brief)
- Mild workplace stress and relationship tensions (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Nancy Meyers
- Cast
- Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, Anders Holm, JoJo Kushner, Andrew Rannells, Adam Devine
Official synopsis
70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)
Both feature workplace comedy with strong female leads navigating fashion industry dynamics.
Total runtime: 2h 01m + 2h 0m = 4h 1m
