The Assistant (2020)

In the stark, high-stakes world of entertainment, we delve into the life of Jane (Julia Garner), a bright-eyed recent college graduate with ambitions of film production. She has finally grasped her dream job, serving as a junior assistant to a formidable entertainment tycoon. Her daily life may seem mundane at first glance, steeped in the repetition of making coffee, managing travel arrangements, and handling phone messages, but beneath the surface lurks a darker reality. As we journey through her day, the veil is gradually lifted. Jane's world is subtly pervaded by a corrosive undercurrent of abuse, an insidious presence that stains every facet of her job. As she navigates through the monotonous tasks and the onboarding of a new hire, she becomes increasingly cognizant of the power dynamics that threaten her position and her dreams. In a bold move, Jane resolves to confront this degradation, only to unearth the harrowing truth about the system she has so eagerly entered. 'The Assistant' (2020) offers a blistering exploration of power, manipulation, and the often unseen toll of chasing one's ambitions in a world shadowed by exploitation.

The Assistant is a drama movie featuring Julia Garner and directed by Kitty Green.

The Assistant is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on Hoopla, Max and Max Amazon Channel.

It is also possible to buy The Assistant on Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Vudu and YouTube or rent it on Spectrum On Demand.