The Assistant (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2020, The Assistant is a drama film directed by Kitty Green, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Assistant stars Julia Garner as Jane, Matthew Macfadyen as Wilcock, Makenzie Leigh as Ruby and Kristine Froseth as Sienna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Assistant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Assistant (2020)?
- In US, The Assistant is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assistant?
- The Assistant stars Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Makenzie Leigh, Kristine Froseth and Jonny Orsini.
- When was The Assistant released?
- The Assistant was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.