The Internship (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2013 • 1h 59m
The Internship is rated PG-13 largely for sexual content (suggestive situations and a strip-club sequence), partying with heavy drinking, and frequent strong language. Parents should expect a mid-film strip-club outing (PG-13 cut keeps dancers partially clothed), several crude sexual jokes and implications (including a proposition at a scooter shop), recurring profanity, and a few mild fight scenes. The movie also centers on adult… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Internship appropriate for kids?
The Internship is rated PG-13 largely for sexual content (suggestive situations and a strip-club sequence), partying with heavy drinking, and frequent strong language. Parents should expect a mid-film strip-club outing (PG-13 cut keeps dancers partially clothed), several crude… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Internship
What happens in The Internship, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Internship
Moderate. The film includes a strip-club night where dancers are shown in underwear/bras in the PG-13 theatrical cut (IMDb Parents Guide notes the unrated version is more explicit). There are several suggestive jokes (references to sex acts and propositions) and a few implied sexual encounters (a date that ends with a couple entering an apartment). IMDb's Parents Guide lists multiple scenes and jokes of a sexual nature, including a crude proposition at a scooter-sales job and flirtation that leads to implied sex.
Violence and gore in The Internship
Mild. Physicality is limited to scuffles and a handful of punches: a campus bully hits an overweight intern, a bar fight breaks out with tables overturned, and a single notable punch occurs at the film's end. Injuries are not graphic and the fights are largely played for comedy rather than sustained threat.
Language in The Internship
Moderate. The theatrical cut contains frequent strong language (many uses of "shit," "ass," "bitch," and some stronger words noted in the IMDb Parents Guide). Cursing appears in casual conversation, during drunken scenes, and in confrontations; gestures like the middle finger are also shown. Expect repeated profanity across the runtime rather than isolated instances.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Internship
Moderate. Characters drink heavily during the strip-club and party sequences (shots and binge drinking), and one character vomits after excessive drinking as noted on IMDb. Marijuana is mentioned by a character (Raj), and alcohol-related poor choices are a recurring catalyst for plot developments.
Mature themes in The Internship
Moderate. Central themes include sudden unemployment/downsizing, ageism (older interns feeling out of place), workplace competition, and bullying/embarrassment. The emotional material is about starting over and professional dignity rather than graphic trauma, but losing a job and public humiliation are recurring motifs.
Scary moments in The Internship
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Internship yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Internship appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Internship is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG-13. The Internship is rated PG-13 largely for sexual content (suggestive situations and a strip-club sequence), partying with heavy drinking, and frequent strong language. Parents should expect a mid-film strip-club outing…
What age rating does The Internship have?
The Internship is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Internship about?
The Internship is rated PG-13 largely for sexual content (suggestive situations and a strip-club sequence), partying with heavy drinking, and frequent strong language. Parents should expect a mid-film strip-club outing (PG-13 cut keeps dancers partially clothed), several crude sexual jokes and implications (including…
Is there sex or nudity in The Internship?
Moderate. The film includes a strip-club night where dancers are shown in underwear/bras in the PG-13 theatrical cut (IMDb Parents Guide notes the unrated version is more explicit). There are several suggestive jokes (references to sex acts and propositions)…
How violent is The Internship?
Mild. Physicality is limited to scuffles and a handful of punches: a campus bully hits an overweight intern, a bar fight breaks out with tables overturned, and a single notable punch occurs at the film's end. Injuries are not graphic and the fights are…
Is the language in The Internship appropriate for kids?
Moderate. The theatrical cut contains frequent strong language (many uses of "shit," "ass," "bitch," and some stronger words noted in the IMDb Parents Guide). Cursing appears in casual conversation, during drunken scenes, and in confrontations; gestures like…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Internship?
Moderate. Characters drink heavily during the strip-club and party sequences (shots and binge drinking), and one character vomits after excessive drinking as noted on IMDb. Marijuana is mentioned by a character (Raj), and alcohol-related poor choices are a…
What mature themes appear in The Internship?
Moderate. Central themes include sudden unemployment/downsizing, ageism (older interns feeling out of place), workplace competition, and bullying/embarrassment. The emotional material is about starting over and professional dignity rather than graphic trauma…
How long is The Internship?
The Internship runs 119 minutes, directed by Shawn Levy, released in 2013.
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