Is The Intern appropriate for children?

# The Intern - Parental Guide This feel-good comedy about a 70-year-old intern at a fashion company is generally family-friendly with mild language, sexual references, and violence. However, some workplace dynamics and romantic situations may go over younger children's heads. It's best suited for children ages 13+, though mature tweens might also enjoy it.

What age is The Intern suitable for?

Our verdict for The Intern is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Intern safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2015

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Robert De Niro

Ben Whitaker

Anne Hathaway

Jules Ostin

Rene Russo

Fiona Farwell

Anders Holm

Matt Ostin

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Not recommended

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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