The Devil Wears Prada
2006 · Directed by David Frankel
A journalism grad takes a job as assistant to the world's worst fashion editor. Meryl Streep wins. The movie wins.
Why It's Cult
Devil Wears Prada is the rare mid-aughts comedy-drama that holds up. Streep's Miranda Priestly is perfectly calibrated — never a raised voice, every line a weapon. The cerulean-sweater monologue is the definitive "how fashion works" explanation in any medium. Stanley Tucci's Nigel is the supporting performance of the decade. A foundational rewatch film.
The Plot, Officially
In New York, the simple and naive just-graduated in journalism Andrea Sachs is hired to work as the second assistant of the powerful and sophisticated Miranda Priestly, the ruthless and merciless executive of the Runway fashion magazine. Andrea dreams to become a journalist and faces the opportunity as a temporary professional challenge. The first assistant Emily advises Andrea about the behavior and preferences of their cruel boss, and the stylist Nigel helps Andrea to dress more adequately for the environment. Andrea changes her attitude and behavior, affecting her private life and the relationship with her boyfriend Nate, her family and friends. In the end, Andrea learns that life is made of choices.
Starring
Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier
Where to Watch
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