The Assistant

Name: The Assistant
Genre: Drama
Released: 2020-01-31
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Makenzie Leigh, Kristine Froseth, Jonny Orsini

2020·Movie·R·88 min·★ 6.3(529)

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A searing look at a day in the life of an assistant to a powerful executive. As Jane follows her daily routine, she grows increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her position.

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United States	Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kanopy	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United Kingdom	BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Rakuten TV	Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Canada	MUBI	Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Germany	ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
France	Molotov TV	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
Brazil	Diamond Films Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan	Hulu, FOD	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South Korea	—	Google Play Movies

About The Assistant

The Assistant is a 2020 English-language drama film directed by Kitty Green. The cast is led by Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Makenzie Leigh. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads.

The Assistant was produced by Forensic Films, Symbolic Exchange, and Bellmer Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 31, 2020, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.

Director: Kitty Green
Writers: Kitty Green
Release date: January 31, 2020
OTT release: April 28, 2020
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $1 million
Production: Forensic Films, Symbolic Exchange, Bellmer Pictures

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The Assistant cast & crew

The Assistant was directed by Kitty Green and written by Kitty Green.

The cast features Julia Garner as Jane, Matthew Macfadyen as Wilcock, Makenzie Leigh as Ruby, Kristine Froseth as Sienna, Jonny Orsini as Male Assistant 2, and Noah Robbins as Male Assistant 1.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tamar-kali, cinematography is by Michael Latham, and it was produced by Avy Eschenasy and Scott Macaulay.

Is The Assistant worth watching?

The Assistant holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 529 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Assistant is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Assistant

In United States, you can stream The Assistant on Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on April 28, 2020.

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