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The Assistant

2019, drama

88 minutes

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.

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7.7

based on 13 critics

Age

15+

Country

United States

Language

English, Chinese

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9.0

2020-05-24

It’s chilling and an insight into the terrible ordeal that many professional women in the film industry, and other industries, have had to put up with before the “Me Too” lid was blown off. Read more

8.0

2020-10-11

Despite strong and able, Julia is about to break down with embarrassment and disappointment, and the taciturn drama poignantly expresses the miserable work environment that many people experience but haven’t the courage to denounce. Read more

8.0

2020-04-25

Writer/director Kitty Green and Garner's insular performance leave Jane's motivations for contacting HR ambiguous. Read more

8.0

2020-04-19

Jane’s strenuous bad day at the office might be a mere footnote within the overarching story of workplace toxicity, but Kitty Green tells it with chilling intimacy and well-crafted conviction. Read more

7.0

2021-07-01

It’s not an enjoyable movie per se, but an effective and also frustrating one, featuring a terrific performance by Julia Garner. Read more

7.0

2020-06-09

The Assistant is a courageous piece of cinema strengthened by a bold performance by Julia Garner. What it may lack in classic moviemaking magic, it makes up for in raising much needed awareness. Read more

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