Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Assistant

If you loved The Assistant, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Game of Deceit

Game of Deceit

2023★ 10.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Assistant for fans of Drama & Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When her police officer husband starts abusing her, Maya realizes she must gather ironclad evidence to take him down....

#2
A Party to Die For

A Party to Die For

2022★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Assistant for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When an after party goes wrong, new friends Sadie and Jessica must hide a dead body. Jessica has a dirty secret to hold over Sadie. The police piece together clues that lead to Sad...

#3
12

12

2009★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Assistant for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After blowing his professional ballet career, John's only way to redeem himself is to concoct the demise of his former partner, Leah, who he blames for his downfall; he rehearses h...

#4
Fast

Fast

2010★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Assistant for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A balls to the wall action film about Fast, the fastest person alive, who is also named Fast....

#5
12

12

2017★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Assistant for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Anton and Erika started out as friends for five years and got into a romantic relationship for seven years. Anton is a commercial director while Erika is a former band member and b...

#6
12

12

2020★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Assistant for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An old Finnish athlete travels alone through eastern Europe with his van....