The Assistant
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-07
Top Cast
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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
Purva Bedi
Executive Assistant
Patrick Breen
Roy
Migs Govea
Executive 1
Daoud Heidami
Executive 2
Owen Holland
Driver
Rory Kulz
Executive 3
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 88 DaysBerlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 31, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 28, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 28, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kitty Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Kitty Green
- Original Score
- Tamar-kali
- Original Title
- The Assistant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Forensic Films, Symbolic Exchange, Bellmer Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kitty Green
Kitty Green
Tamar-kali
Michael Latham
Kitty Green, Blair McClendon
Avy Eschenasy, Scott Macaulay, P. Jennifer Dana, Sean King O'Grady, James Schamus
Department Leadership Roster
Kitty Green
Director
Scott Macaulay
Producer
Fletcher Chancey
Production Design
P. Jennifer Dana
Producer
Michael Latham
Director of Photography
Kitty Green
Writer
James Schamus
Producer
Kitty Green
Editor
Blair McClendon
Editor
Tamar-kali
Original Music Composer
Kitty Green
Producer
Ross Jacobson
Producer
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Ruben Rodas
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Assistant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Assistant 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 directed The Assistant?
The Assistant was directed by Kitty Green.
Who stars in The Assistant?
The principal cast of The Assistant includes Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Makenzie Leigh, Kristine Froseth, Jonny Orsini.
When was The Assistant released and how long is it?
The Assistant was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did The Assistant make at the box office?
The Assistant grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Assistant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Assistant was composed by Tamar-kali.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Assistant?
The Assistant holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).