Where to watch The Assistant (2020) in the UK
The Assistant (2020) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 6 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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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Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Included with these subscription services in the UK.
Rent
Pay-per-view rental, typically 24–48 hours.
Buy
Purchase a digital copy you keep in the storefront's library.
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Is The Assistant on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Assistant (2020) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, and YouTube Free instead.
Amazon Prime Video
Yes — The Assistant (2020) is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.
Disney+
No — The Assistant (2020) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, and YouTube Free instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Assistant.
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Julia GarnerJane -
Matthew MacfadyenWilcock -
Makenzie LeighRuby -
Kristine FrosethSienna -
Jonny OrsiniMale Assistant 2 -
Noah RobbinsMale Assistant 1 -
Alexander ChaplinMax -
Jay O. SandersBoss (voice)
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The Assistant — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Assistant in the UK?
The Assistant (2020) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent The Assistant?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Assistant?
Yes. The Assistant can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Assistant on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Assistant (2020) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, and YouTube Free instead.
Is The Assistant on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Yes — The Assistant (2020) is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.
Is The Assistant on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Assistant (2020) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, and YouTube Free instead.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.
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