The Intern (HBO)

About The Intern (HBO)

The Intern is a 2015 American comedy-drama film directed, written, and produced by Nancy Meyers. The film tells the story of 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) who becomes an intern at an online fashion retailer and forms an unlikely friendship with its young CEO, Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway).

Making / Production

The film was produced by Nancy Meyers and Suzanne Farwell. The story was conceived when Meyers noted an increasing trend of senior interns in the United States. Filming took place in Brooklyn, New York, and some office scenes were filmed in the actual office space of the online fashion retailer ASOS.

Actors

• Robert De Niro as Ben Whittaker – A devoted and diligent intern who despite his age, brings a fresh perspective and wealth of life experience to the company.
• Anne Hathaway as Jules Ostin – The young and dynamic CEO of an online fashion retailer, who learns valuable lessons from her senior intern.
• Rene Russo as Fiona – The company’s in-house masseuse and love interest to Ben.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Robert De Niro and Rene Russo previously worked together in the film “Showtime” (2002).
• Anne Hathaway’s character’s home was filmed in the Brooklyn townhouse that once belonged to President Obama.

Awards

Despite its strong performances, The Intern received no notable awards.

Quotes

• "You're never wrong to do the right thing." - Ben Whittaker
• "I'm not going to be one of those people who sits around talking about what they're gonna do...I'm just gonna do it. Imagining it is not enough." - Jules Ostin

Music/Soundtrack

• "I Spy" by Mikhael Paskalev
• "Shake, Rattle and Roll" by Bill Haley & His Comets
• "Love And Work" by Patrice Rushen