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The Assistant

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In the bustling and often ruthless world of the film industry, a young assistant begins her day before dawn, confronting the daily grind of a studio where shadows seem to weigh more than light. As her day unfolds, the protagonist immerses herself in tasks ranging from organizing meetings and answering emails to attending to the demanding needs of her boss. While it starts as a hopeful job, she quickly realizes that things are not what they seem.

As she tries to stay afloat in a toxic environment, she witnesses disturbing incidents and inappropriate behavior that are tolerated in the workplace. Her consciousness awakens, and the troubling realities she faces begin to weigh on her, not only as an assistant but also as a woman in one of the most unequal industries. Micromachismos and abuse of power become palpable, leaving her with a deep sense of frustration and helplessness.

Throughout her struggle to find her voice and do the right thing, the young woman not only confronts the very essence of toxic workplace culture, but also begins to question how far she is willing to go to protect her career and integrity. This introspective and often bleak narrative highlights the personal sacrifices often made in the name of success, revealing the truth behind the glamorous facade of cinema.

Media type
Movie
Year
2020
Director
Kitty Green
Writer
Kitty Green
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.40
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
93.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
79.00
Actors
Julia Garner
Matthew Macfadyen
Makenzie Leigh
Kristine Froseth
Jonny Orsini
Noah Robbins
Alexander Chaplin
Jay O. Sanders
Juliana Canfield
Dagmara Dominczyk
Bregje Heinen
Clara Wong
Purva Bedi
Patrick Breen
Migs Govea
Daoud Heidami
Rory Kulz
Ben Maters
Tony Torn
Devon Caraway
Genny Lis Padilla
James Gray
Sophie Knapp
Hunter Hojnowski
Andrew Hsu
Ray Sheen
Chester Wai
Liz Wisan
Fang Du
Cherie Mendez
Kirit Karpadia
Karen Stewart
Bray Poor
Lou Martini Jr.
Rafael Sardina
Jenna O'Gara
StΓ©phanye Dussud
Heather MacCrae
Cynthias Bastidas
Manu Narayan
Mark Jacoby
Patrick Wilson
Nemuna Ceesay
Gender
Drama
Country
United States
Producers
Scott Macaulay
P. Jennifer Dana
James Schamus
Kitty Green
Ross Jacobson
Streaming
Apple TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Original title
The Assistant
Duration
88
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