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The Apprentice

6.820242h 2mMA 15+MovieDrama

A young Donald Trump, eager to make his name as a hungry scion of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn, the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the…

DirectorAli Abbasi
WriterGabriel Sherman
ProducersAli Abbasi·Noor Alfallah

Where to watch

SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ali Abbasi

SSSebastian Stan
Sebastian Stan
Donald Trump
JSJeremy Strong
Jeremy Strong
Roy Cohn
MDMartin Donovan
Martin Donovan
Fred Trump
MBMaria Bakalova
Maria Bakalova
Ivana Trump
CMCatherine McNally
Catherine McNally
Mary Anne Trump
CCCharlie Carrick
Charlie Carrick
Freddy Trump
BSBen Sullivan
Ben Sullivan
Russell Eldridge
MRMark Rendall
Mark Rendall
Roger Stone
JPJoe Pingue
Joe Pingue
Tony Salerno
RLRon Lea
Ron Lea
Victor Palmieri
EIEdie Inksetter
Edie Inksetter
Barbara Katz
MBMatt Baram
Matt Baram
Dr. Steven Hoefflin

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The Apprentice — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Apprentice?

The Apprentice is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Apprentice on Netflix?

No, The Apprentice is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is The Apprentice on Amazon Prime Video?

The Apprentice isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Apprentice for free?

The Apprentice is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

Is The Apprentice based on a true story?

Yes — The Apprentice is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).