Is ‘The Assistant’ on Netflix in 2025? How to Watch the Julia Garner Film Online

Published 11/30/2025, 7:03 AM EST

Julia Garner has carved a path marked by ferocity and finesse, shaping every role with a spark that feels both electric and timeless. Viewers watched her evolve from scene-stealer to commanding force, each performance adding another gleaming layer to her legacy. Her projects have grown bolder, her choices sharper, and her screen presence nearly impossible to look away from. As her momentum swells and interest gathers like a storm on the horizon, her journey bends toward a familiar milestone once more, as Garner’s 2019 film returns to the spotlight.

A chilling 93 percent Rotten Tomatoes score is pulling The Assistant back into the conversation in 2025, raising one burning question that refuses to fade: Where can this unsettling gem be watched now?

The 2025 streaming guide to Julia Garner’s critically acclaimed The Assistant

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The 2019 Julia Garner film The Assistant is unfortunately unavailable to stream on Netflix, but viewing options remain plentiful. The movie can currently be streamed on Hulu, and it is available to buy or rent digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Spectrum On Demand. For collectors, DVDs and Blu-rays can be purchased on Amazon, while free streaming is possible on platforms like Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex anytime.

Once accessed, the film unfolds over a single, grueling day in the life of Jane, a junior assistant at a New York film company. As she navigates endless menial tasks, she uncovers a toxic culture of sexual harassment and abuse of power. Attempting to protect a new colleague, Jane confronts HR and endures humiliation, ultimately witnessing the disturbing reality of her boss’s behavior as the day closes, anchored by a stellar cast that elevates every scene.

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The Assistant boasts a star-studded cast, with Julia Garner leading and co-stars infusing each role with sharp, compelling depth.

From Julia Garner to the ensemble: Who makes The Assistant so captivating

In The Assistant, Julia Garner stars as Jane, a junior assistant navigating a demanding film production office. Matthew Macfadyen plays Wilcock, the head of HR whose indifference heightens workplace tension. Makenzie Leigh is Ruby, an ambitious actress, while Kristine Froseth portrays Sienna, the new assistant Jane seeks to protect. Alexander Chaplin appears as Max, Juliana Canfield as Sasha, Dagmara Domińczyk as Ellen, Bregje Heinen as Tatiana, Clara Wong as Tess, and Patrick Breen as Roy, each bringing depth and nuance to the tense, compelling ensemble.

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Jon Orsini, William T. Hendricks, and Noah Robbins play Jane's diligent junior assistants, navigating office politics with quiet tension. Purva Bedi commands presence as the executive assistant and Jane's immediate superior, while Migs Govea and Daoud Heidami portray calculating film executives, shaping the industry’s invisible rules. Patrick Wilson appears uncredited as a famous actor, and Jay O. Sanders lends his voice as the demanding boss. Skipping Netflix's collection of her movies, The Assistant found its streaming home elsewhere.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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