The Assistant
Seen it?2020 | 88 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 3 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 119K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kitty Green
- Julia GarnerJane
- Matthew MacfadyenWilcock
- Makenzie LeighRuby
- Kristine FrosethSienna
- Jonny OrsiniMale Assistant 2
- Noah RobbinsMale Assistant 1
- Alexander ChaplinMax
- Jay O. SandersBoss (voice)
- Juliana CanfieldSasha
- Dagmara DominczykEllen