The Internship (2013)
Two laid-off salesmen in their forties pursue whimsical new careers as interns at a brisk tech company.
Two recently laid-off men in their 40s try to make it as interns at a successful Internet company where their managers are in their 20s.
How intense is The Internship?
The Internship has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What The Internship feels like
- Tone
- feel goodwhimsicalcrowd pleasingearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchPartyDate night
Where to stream The Internship
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Internship for you?
Is The Internship scary?
No. The Internship is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Internship gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Internship sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Internship OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Internship?
The Internship runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream The Internship?
The Internship is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Internship have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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