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The Associate

1996·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes28%54%

Where to watch

PrimeHoopla

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The Associate fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Some satire and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Behind every great man is a woman... Wishing he'd get the hell out of her way.

Laurel Ayres is a businesswoman trying to make it but unfortunately she works at a investment firm where she does all the work but all the senior investors like Frank Peterson grab all the credit. She then leaves and starts her own firm. While trying to find clients Laurel pretends that she has a male partner named Robert Cutty. And when she starts to do well all of her clients wants to meet Cutty which is difficult since he doesn't exist.
Social SatireCorporate ComedyGender InequalityBusiness WorldCareer StrugglesFemale EmpowermentRacial Identity1990s setting

Crew

Directed by:
Donald Petrie, Patrick Markey, Vebe Borge
Written by:
Nick Thiel, Jenaro Prieto
Produced by:
Ted Field, Scott Kroopf, David Madden
Composed by:
Diane Warren, Richard Dwan Jr., Mark P. Stoeckinger

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Associate

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Associate legally?

PrimeHoopla

The Associate is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Associate worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 28%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Associate rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Associate?

1 h 54 min

The Associate runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Associate?

Critics28
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate The Associate higher (58) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Associate a box office hit?

Budget$23 million
Box office$13 million

No. It cost about $23 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 56% of its budget.

What language is The Associate in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Associate?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Associate in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Associate use?

Line-of-Sight AliasFaint in ShockLingerie SceneMs. FanserviceInvented IndividualStealth InsultWhere Everybody Knows Your FlameNo Woman's LandWhite Like MeDouble StandardShow Within a ShowWhite Collar Workerand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Associate, including Line-of-Sight Alias, Faint in Shock, Lingerie Scene.