The film follows Andrea "Andy" Sachs (Hathaway), a recent college graduate who moves to New York City and lands a job as a personal assistant to Miranda Priestly (Streep), the demanding and powerful editor-in-chief of the high-fashion magazine Runway. Andy struggles to keep up with Miranda's exacting demands while trying to maintain her own personal life and relationships. As the film progresses, Andy learns more about the fashion industry and begins to question her own priorities and values.
The Devil Wears Prada received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Streep's performance, McKenna's screenplay, and Frankel's direction. The film was a box office success, grossing over $326 million against a production budget of $35 million. It was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Streep, Best Supporting Actress for Blunt, and Best Costume Design.