If you loved
The Intern
Nancy Meyers · Film · 2015
What hooked you in The Intern was the way it turns professional mentorship and career pivots into deeply human, intergenerational heart.
Books on the same thread
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
Sheryl Sandberg · Book · 2013
Explores: Gender equality, Workplace dynamics, Female empowerment.
If the female entrepreneurship and leadership dynamics in The Intern resonated with you, this book provides the foundational blueprint for navigating those exact workplace challenges with confidence.
The Midwife's Apprentice
Karen Cushman · Book · 1995
Explores: Coming-of-age, Apprenticeship, Self-discovery.
Much like the bond between Ben and Jules in The Intern, this story centers on an unlikely apprenticeship that bridges the gap between disparate life experiences and perspectives.
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson · Book · 2011
Explores: Innovation, Leadership, Silicon Valley.
If you enjoyed the high-stakes innovation culture of The Intern, this biography offers a deeper, more complex look at the obsessive perfectionism driving modern industry leaders.
The Martian
Andy Weir · Book · 2015
Explores: Resourcefulness, Human Ingenuity, Isolation.
The Intern celebrates the value of seasoned experience, and this story similarly highlights how resourcefulness and human ingenuity can solve seemingly impossible problems in a high-pressure environment.
Series on the same thread
The Office
Greg Daniels · Series · 2005
Shares a thread with The Intern: Workplace Comedy.
If the charming office culture of The Intern kept you watching, you will find the same ensemble-driven humor and relatable workplace dynamics in this iconic mockumentary series.
The Rookie
Alexi Hawley · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with The Intern: Ageism.
This show mirrors the premise of The Intern by focusing on a protagonist navigating a midlife career change while confronting ageism and skepticism in a fast-paced professional field.
Hacks
Lucia Aniello · Series · 2021
Shares 2 threads with The Intern: Mentorship, Workplace Comedy.
This dark comedy explores a complex mentorship between two women, echoing the intergenerational relationship in The Intern while adding a sharper, more cynical edge to the comedy industry.
Superstore
Justin Spitzer · Series · 2015
Shares a thread with The Intern: Workplace Comedy.
Like the diverse staff in The Intern, the employees here form a found family that balances the mundane frustrations of retail life with genuine personal support and growth.
Podcasts on the same thread
Office Ladies
Audacy & Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey · Podcast · 2026
Explores: nostalgia, professional camaraderie, behind-the-scenes.
If you appreciated the professional camaraderie depicted in The Intern, this podcast offers a nostalgic, behind-the-scenes look at the real-life bonds formed within a beloved workplace comedy.
The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business
Jenna Kutcher · Podcast · 2025
Shares a thread with The Intern: Work-Life Balance.
This podcast expands on the themes of female entrepreneurship and work-life balance that Jules Ostin fights for throughout The Intern, providing practical guidance for today's modern business owners.
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Common questions
Is The Intern about a retired person?
Yes, The Intern follows 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker. After finding retirement unfulfilling, he decides to re-enter the workforce by taking an opportunity as a senior intern at an online fashion site founded by Jules Ostin.
What is the premise of The Intern?
The Intern tells the story of Ben Whittaker, a 70-year-old widower who seeks to get back in the game after retirement. He secures a position as a senior intern at an online fashion company run by Jules Ostin.
Who runs the company in The Intern?
In The Intern, the online fashion site where Ben Whittaker begins his internship is founded and run by Jules Ostin. The movie focuses on the professional relationship between the senior intern and the company founder.
Does The Intern feature a character named Ben Whittaker?
Yes, Ben Whittaker is the central character of The Intern. He is a 70-year-old widower who discovers that retirement is not what he expected and chooses to become a senior intern at an online fashion company.