The Associate
1996, English. Directed by Donald Petrie.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 246 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Donald PetrieDirector
- Whoopi GoldbergLaurel Ayres
- Dianne WiestSally Dugan
- Eli WallachDonald Fallon
- Tim DalyFrank Peterson
- Bebe NeuwirthCamille Scott
- Austin PendletonAesop Franklin
- Lainie KazanCindy Mason
- George MartinWalter Manchester
- Kenny KerrCharlie
- Lee WilkofBissel
- Helen HanftMrs. Cupchick
- George MorfogenPlaza Manager
Details
- Released
- 25 October 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nick Thiel
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $13M
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The Associate: quick answers
Is The Associate worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 246 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Associate?
The Associate runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Associate have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Associate. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Associate suitable for kids?
The Associate is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Associate?
If you liked The Associate, try Soapdish, The First Wives Club, The Secret of My Success.
Who directed The Associate?
The Associate (1996) was directed by Donald Petrie and stars Whoopi Goldberg, Dianne Wiest, Eli Wallach.