Movie

The Assistant

★ 6.3(529)20201h 28m

The Assistant is streaming on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

Where to watch The Assistant

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Good to know

Director: Kitty Green
Release date: 2020-01-31
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Mandarin
Box office: $1,338,881
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Forensic Films

The Assistant — trailer

About The Assistant

The Assistant is a 2020 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kitty Green, starring Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen and Makenzie Leigh. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 529 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Assistant in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Julia Garner

Jane

Matthew Macfadyen

Wilcock

Makenzie Leigh

Ruby

Kristine Froseth

Sienna

Jonny Orsini

Male Assistant 2

Noah Robbins

Male Assistant 1

Alexander Chaplin

Max

Jay O. Sanders

Boss (voice)

Juliana Canfield

Sasha

Dagmara Dominczyk

Ellen

Bregje Heinen

Tatiana

Clara Wong

Tess

Themes & keywords

movie businesscorporate worldemployer employee relationshippersonal assistantwoman directorabuse of powermetooworkplace culturedepressingambiguousboldforeboding

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Assistant in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Assistant on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Assistant on Netflix?+

Yes — The Assistant is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How long is The Assistant?+

The Assistant has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in The Assistant?+

The Assistant stars Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Makenzie Leigh, Kristine Froseth and Jonny Orsini.

When did The Assistant come out?+

The Assistant is a 2020 movie directed by Kitty Green.

What genre is The Assistant?+

The Assistant is Drama film.

Who directed The Assistant?+

The Assistant was directed by Kitty Green.