Where to watch The Assistant (2020) tonight
The Assistant (2020) runs 1 h 28 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 555 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 28 min — ends 9:28 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- January 31, 2020
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 from 555 votes
- Director
- Kitty Green
- Starring
- Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Makenzie Leigh, Kristine Froseth
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Hulu (subscription), JustWatch TV Plus (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), JustWatch TV Free (free), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Assistant?
- The Assistant is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Assistant rated?
- The Assistant is rated R in the US.
- Is The Assistant a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream The Assistant?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Hulu (subscription), JustWatch TV Plus (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), JustWatch TV Free (free), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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