The Assistant (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2015, The Assistant is a thriller film directed by Nicolas Bonilauri, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. With his wife in labor, father-to-be Thomas (Malik Zidi) speeds to the hospital, and in the process, accidentally kills a young man on the road. That death sets into motion events that will change everyone’s lives forever, including the young man’s mother Marie-France (Nathalie Baye), who cannot recover from the trauma. Nine years later, Marie-France takes a job as Thomas’s secretary without him knowing about her connection to his past. As Marie-France’s maternal rage reaches tragic proportions, she insinuates herself into his life, his work and his family in this classic thriller à la Hitchcock.
Who’s in it. The Assistant stars Nathalie Baye as Marie-France, Malik Zidi as Thomas, Jean-Stan Du Pac as Léo and Johan Leysen as Éric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Assistant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assistant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assistant tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Assistant (2015)?
- In US, The Assistant is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and OVID, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Assistant worth watching?
- The Assistant holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assistant?
- The Assistant stars Nathalie Baye, Malik Zidi, Jean-Stan Du Pac, Johan Leysen and Sabrina Seyvecou.
- When was The Assistant released?
- The Assistant was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.