Internships are often the stepping stones to a successful career, providing invaluable experience and sometimes, a taste of the real world. This curated list of films showcases the journey of interns, from the comedic to the dramatic, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of this unique phase of professional life. Whether you're an aspiring intern or simply love a good story, these movies will entertain and perhaps even inspire you to take on your own internship adventure.
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Description: While not strictly about an internship, the film features a young aspiring journalist, Andy Sachs, who lands a job as an assistant to the infamous editor-in-chief of a high-fashion magazine, experiencing the cutthroat world of fashion journalism.
Fact: The character of Miranda Priestly was loosely based on Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and the film's title comes from a book by Lauren Weisberger, who was once Wintour's assistant.
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500 Days of Summer (2009)
Description: Although primarily a romantic comedy, the protagonist Tom Hansen starts as an intern at a greeting card company, where his love story unfolds, highlighting the personal growth that can come from an internship.
Fact: The film's non-linear narrative was inspired by the French New Wave, and the title was chosen to reflect the ambiguity of the relationship's duration.
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The Intern (2015)
Description: This film follows Ben Whittaker, a 70-year-old widower who becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, proving that age is just a number when it comes to learning and contributing in the workplace.
Fact: Robert De Niro, who plays Ben, actually interned at a fashion company to prepare for his role. Also, the film was inspired by real-life stories of older interns.
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The Internship (2013)
Description: Two middle-aged salesmen, played by Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, score internships at Google, where they must compete with tech-savvy young interns to secure a full-time job.
Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, and many of the employees served as extras in the movie.
30 Days Free The Internship (2013)
Description: Two middle-aged salesmen, played by Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, score internships at Google, where they must compete with tech-savvy young interns to secure a full-time job.
Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, and many of the employees served as extras in the movie.
30 Days Free The Internship (2013)
Description: Two middle-aged salesmen, played by Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, score internships at Google, where they must compete with tech-savvy young interns to secure a full-time job.
Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, and many of the employees served as extras in the movie.
30 Days Free The Internship (2013)
Description: Two middle-aged salesmen, played by Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, score internships at Google, where they must compete with tech-savvy young interns to secure a full-time job.
Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, and many of the employees served as extras in the movie.
30 Days Free The Internship (2013)
Description: Two middle-aged salesmen, played by Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, score internships at Google, where they must compete with tech-savvy young interns to secure a full-time job.
Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, and many of the employees served as extras in the movie.
30 Days Free The Internship (2013)
Description: Two middle-aged salesmen, played by Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, score internships at Google, where they must compete with tech-savvy young interns to secure a full-time job.
Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, and many of the employees served as extras in the movie.
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Intern (2000)
Description: A documentary that follows four interns at the White House, providing a unique perspective on the inner workings of the political world through the eyes of young, ambitious interns.
Fact: This documentary was one of the first to give an insider's look at the White House from the perspective of interns, showcasing their daily lives and challenges.
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