The Associate (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, The Associate is a comedy film directed by René Gainville, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. An unemployed investor creates a fictious business partner to attempt to improve business. Eventually, his creation gets out of control as his business becomes successful and his wife announces that she is in love with the partner and his son wishes the partner was his father -- although no one has ever seen him. To regain control, the man decides to "kill" his imaginary partner and is arrested for the murder.
Who’s in it. The Associate stars Michel Serrault as Julien Pardot, Claudine Auger as Agnès Pardot, Catherine Alric as Alice Duphorin and Judith Magre as Mme Breol, la secrétaire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Associate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Associate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Associate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Associate (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Associate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Associate worth watching?
- The Associate holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Associate?
- The Associate stars Michel Serrault, Claudine Auger, Catherine Alric, Judith Magre and Bernard Haller.
- When was The Associate released?
- The Associate was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.