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.
The film follows Jane, a recent college graduate who lands her dream job as a junior assistant at a powerful film production company. Her days are filled with mundane tasks and abusive treatment, but she begins to uncover a pattern of systemic abuse and harassment within the company, orchestrated by her powerful boss. As she attempts to gather evidence and report her findings, she finds herself increasingly isolated and facing daunting institutional obstacles.
The Assistant was widely praised for its chillingly realistic portrayal of workplace abuse and its subtle yet powerful direction. Critics lauded Julia Garner's performance as the titular assistant and the film's ability to create a palpable sense of dread and unease without explicit depiction of the misconduct. The film was recognized for its timely exploration of power dynamics and the culture of silence surrounding harassment in corporate environments.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a thought-provoking and unsettling look at workplace dynamics, with many appreciating its realistic depiction of a difficult subject. Some viewers felt the slow burn and lack of explicit content made it less engaging, while others commended its power in showing the everyday reality of such environments.
Nominated for Best Film at the Independent Spirit Awards. Won awards for Best Actor and Best Actress at the Tribeca Film Festival for Matthew Macfadyen and Julia Garner, respectively.
Director Kitty Green conducted extensive interviews with over 100 people who worked in assistant roles in Hollywood to research the film's realistic depiction of workplace dynamics and abuse.
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