The Devil Wears Prada

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Overview

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.

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The Devil Wears Prada

Cast

Director:

David Frankel

Writer:

Aline Brosh McKenna, Lauren Weisberger

Release Date:

2006-06-29

Run Time:

109m

Tagline:

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

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Keywords:

admiring aggressive assistant based on novel or book bullied city life editor-in-chief fashion fashion industry fashion journal fashion magazine job entrant job interview journalism journalist new york city paris, france workplace drama

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 35,000,000.00$

Revenue: 326,588,371.00$

Vote Average: 7.4/10

Vote Count: 13287 Votes

Movie Popularity: 297.0386

Spoken Languages: English, French

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) is a brainy, aspiring journalist who scorns the "frivolous" world of fashion—until she lands a job "a million girls would kill for" as the junior assistant to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). Miranda is the icy, terrifying editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, a woman who can destroy a career with a single pursed lip. Andy finds herself caught in a whirlwind of impossible demands, designer labels, and office backstabbing, eventually transforming from a "lumpy blue sweater" skeptic into a high-fashion powerhouse. It’s a sharp, witty look at the cost of ambition and the reality of working for a living legend. THE PROS Meryl Streep is a absolute win; her performance is a total belter, trading theatrical screaming for a quiet, whispered menace that is infinitely more terrifying. Emily Blunt nearly steals the show as the stressed-out senior assistant, delivering lines with a sincere, biting wit that provides some of the film's funniest moments. The costume design is a celebratory explosion of style, making the world of high fashion feel genuinely aspirational and vibrant. It’s a sincere, smart script that treats its subject matter with respect while poking fun at the absurdity of the industry, making it a good movie that appeals far beyond the "fashionista" crowd. THE CONS It earns an 8/10 because, while highly recommended, the subplot involving Andy’s friends and boyfriend is a bit of a head-scratcher. They often come across as unsupportive and whiny, making the moral dilemma about her "changing" feel a tad forced. The ending is a sincere attempt at growth, but it feels a little too neat given the cutthroat nature of the world we’ve just spent two hours in. It misses the 9/10 status because it plays it a bit safe with the romantic-comedy tropes, occasionally losing the sharp edge that Miranda Priestly brings to the screen. THE VERDICT An 8/10. A good movie and a sincere recommendation for anyone who has ever had a boss from hell. It is a vault essential and arguably the most quotable film of the 2000s. Go and watch it for the "Cerulean" monologue and Meryl’s masterclass in subtle acting—it’s the business for a stylish night in. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Silent Menace: Meryl Streep made the deliberate choice to speak in a whisper rather than a shout, inspired by Clint Eastwood’s quiet but commanding presence on film sets.• First Day Nerves: On her first day of filming, Meryl Streep told Anne Hathaway, "I think you’re perfect for the role. I’m so happy we’re going to be working together," then added, "That’s the last nice thing I’ll say to you," and stayed in character for the rest of the shoot.• Real Experience: The author of the original book, Lauren Weisberger, was a former assistant to Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and while the film is fictional, many of the "impossible" tasks were inspired by real-life fashion industry stories. THE VIBE Like a chilled glass of white wine in a marble-floored office. It smells like expensive perfume, fresh magazines, and a hint of panic. It makes you want to buy a Chanel coat, fix your posture, and realize that "that's all" is the most terrifying phrase in the English language.

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 27 April 2026 at 11:54 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10
THE SUMMARY
Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) is a brainy, aspiring journalist who scorns the “frivolous” world of fashion—until she lands a job “a million girls would kill for” as the junior assistant to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). Miranda is the icy, terrifying editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, a woman who can destroy a career with a single pursed lip. Andy finds herself caught in a whirlwind of impossible demands, designer labels, and office backstabbing, eventually transforming from a “lumpy blue sweater” skeptic into a high-fashion powerhouse. It’s a sharp, witty look at the cost of ambition and the reality of working for a living legend.
THE PROS
Meryl Streep is a absolute win; her performance is a total belter, trading theatrical screaming for a quiet, whispered menace that is infinitely more terrifying. Emily Blunt nearly steals the show as the stressed-out senior assistant, delivering lines with a sincere, biting wit that provides some of the film’s funniest moments. The costume design is a celebratory explosion of style, making the world of high fashion feel genuinely aspirational and vibrant. It’s a sincere, smart script that treats its subject matter with respect while poking fun at the absurdity of the industry, making it a good movie that appeals far beyond the “fashionista” crowd.
THE CONS
It earns an 8/10 because, while highly recommended, the subplot involving Andy’s friends and boyfriend is a bit of a head-scratcher. They often come across as unsupportive and whiny, making the moral dilemma about her “changing” feel a tad forced. The ending is a sincere attempt at growth, but it feels a little too neat given the cutthroat nature of the world we’ve just spent two hours in. It misses the 9/10 status because it plays it a bit safe with the romantic-comedy tropes, occasionally losing the sharp edge that Miranda Priestly brings to the screen.
THE VERDICT
An 8/10. A good movie and a sincere recommendation for anyone who has ever had a boss from hell. It is a vault essential and arguably the most quotable film of the 2000s. Go and watch it for the “Cerulean” monologue and Meryl’s masterclass in subtle acting—it’s the business for a stylish night in.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Silent Menace: Meryl Streep made the deliberate choice to speak in a whisper rather than a shout, inspired by Clint Eastwood’s quiet but commanding presence on film sets.
• First Day Nerves: On her first day of filming, Meryl Streep told Anne Hathaway, “I think you’re perfect for the role. I’m so happy we’re going to be working together,” then added, “That’s the last nice thing I’ll say to you,” and stayed in character for the rest of the shoot.
• Real Experience: The author of the original book, Lauren Weisberger, was a former assistant to Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and while the film is fictional, many of the “impossible” tasks were inspired by real-life fashion industry stories.
THE VIBE
Like a chilled glass of white wine in a marble-floored office. It smells like expensive perfume, fresh magazines, and a hint of panic. It makes you want to buy a Chanel coat, fix your posture, and realize that “that’s all” is the most terrifying phrase in the English language.

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