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The Assistant

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RayShawn "Shawn" Sanders is released from prison after serving his bid for his crimes; however, after being hired by Jonathan McAllister, Shawn realizes that life behind bars may have been a lot easier than what he has to face as the…

DirectorKarlton T. Clay

ProducersKarlton T. Clay·Stuart Alson

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Karlton T. Clay

Nelson J. Davis

RayShawn 'Shawn' Sanders

Allison 'Ally' Harper

Reggie O. Freeman

Judge Benjamin Ellis

Dwayne 'Showtim3' Dyke Jr.

Jason

Altina Menefee

Parole Officer

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The Assistant — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Assistant?

The Assistant is streaming on Fawesome, Plex and Plex Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Assistant on Netflix?

No, The Assistant is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Fawesome and Plex.

Is The Assistant on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Assistant isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Fawesome and Plex instead.

Where can I watch The Assistant for free?

The Assistant is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Plex in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Assistant?

Yes — The Assistant is followed by The Assistant 2: A Family Affair (2025) in the Assistant Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Assistant?

The Assistant is the first film in the Assistant Collection.

Is The Assistant part of a trilogy?

No — The Assistant is part of the Assistant Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Assistant Collection?

There are 2 films in the Assistant Collection: The Assistant (2021) and The Assistant 2: A Family Affair (2025).