The Devil Wears Prada

"Meet Andy Sachs. A million girls would kill to have her job. She's not one of them."

2006 1h 49m EN

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 14,294

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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A young woman from the Midwest gets more than she bargained for when she moves to New York to become a writer and ends up as the assistant to the tyrannical, larger-than-life editor-in-chief of a major fashion magazine.

“Meet Andy Sachs. A million girls would kill to have her job. She's not one of them.”

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Cast

Meryl Streep
Miranda Priestly
Anne Hathaway
Andy Sachs
Emily Blunt
Emily
Stanley Tucci
Nigel
Simon Baker
Christian Thompson
Adrian Grenier
Nate
Tracie Thoms
Lily
Rich Sommer
Doug

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Frankel
Writers: Aline Brosh McKenna
Languages: English, French
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

MONEY

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Made its money back 9.3× over at the box office.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Devil Wears Prada Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Frankel, shot by Florian Ballhaus. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Theodore Shapiro. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Mark Livolsi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Frankel directs. Florian Ballhaus behind the camera. Theodore Shapiro scores. Mark Livolsi cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, French.

Trivia

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1Made its money back 9.3× over at the box office.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
4Part of the "The Devil Wears Prada Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by David Frankel, shot by Florian Ballhaus. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Theodore Shapiro. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Mark Livolsi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Meet Andy Sachs. A million girls would kill to have her job. She's not one of them.".
10IMDB entry: tt0458352 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
1114,294 TMDB user ratings logged — serious cultural footprint.
12Classified under 17 themes, including "new york city", "journalist", "paris, france", "based on novel or book".
13Released under 25 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Florian Ballhaus
Original score: Theodore Shapiro
Editing: Mark Livolsi
Production design: Jess Gonchor
Costume design: Molly Rogers
Makeup / hair: Robert Chiu
VFX supervisor: Randall Balsmeyer
Sound: Tom Fleischman
Stunt coordinator: G.A. Aguilar
Runtime: 109 min · 1h 49m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $35,000,000
Box office: $326,588,371
Return: 933% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

Awards

National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

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Part of

The Devil Wears Prada Collection

A naïve Midwesterner arrives in the Big Apple to intern at a fashion magazine, where she discovers the cutthroat world of the industry.

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talisencrw2016-08-05
★ 8/10
Normally this sort of film wouldn't interest me, but I was fascinated by the cast (Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci ARE four of my favourite contemporary American actors) AND I liked the three previous films I've seen about the fashion industry ('Ready to Wear', 'Zoolander' and of course 'Death Wish 5: The Face of Death'). I was really pleased by the comedy caused by the bitchiness, pettiness and downright superficiality of everyone involved, which says SO much about contemporary civilization...and the climax and denouement, are both touching and so fitting. The strong writing and acting made this much better than it had any reason to be.
r96sk2021-05-05
★ 7/10
The cast elevate this film up a lot. Everything else to do with <em>'The Devil Wears Prada'</em> is all perfectly fine don't get me wrong, but I most certainly wouldn't have enjoyed it as much without the cast. Meryl Streep does an excellent job portraying Miranda, while Anne Hathaway matches her as Andrea. Emily Blunt (Emily) is also enjoyable, as is Stanley Tucci (Nigel). I never, personally, held too much interest in the plot, it does get a little bit repetitive in parts. With that said, thanks to Streep & Co., it's still a film that's definitely worth watching.
RalphRahal2025-01-09
★ 8/10
"The Devil Wears Prada" is a smart, stylish film that blends humor with a touch of drama, set against the backdrop of the high-pressure fashion industry. Meryl Streep is magnetic as the commanding Miranda Priestly, delivering a performance that's both intimidating and captivating, while Anne Hathaway shines as the relatable protagonist navigating the chaos of her new role. The movie’s greatest strength lies in its ability to make you reflect on the sacrifices we make in pursuit of success and whether they're truly worth it. The pacing is well-done, keeping you invested without dragging, and the supporting cast, especially Emily Blunt, adds layers of wit and charm. What stands out is the film's subtle commentary on personal growth, ambition, and staying true to what really matters, all wrapped in sharp dialogue and stunning visuals. It never feels preachy but leaves you thinking about how much of yourself you’re willing to compromise to fit into someone else's definition of success. While it doesn’t dive too deeply into its themes and follows some predictable beats, the movie more than makes up for it with its entertainment value and heartfelt moments. It's a fun, engaging watch with enough substance to leave a lasting impression. Perfect for when you want something light yet meaningful.