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Movie · 1996 · 114 min

The Associate (1996)

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

6.2/10 · 246 votes
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The Associate is a 1996 movie (Comedy). The Associate was directed by Donald Petrie. The Associate runs 114 minutes. It has an average rating of 6.2/10 from 246 viewers. In United States, you can watch The Associate on Hoopla.

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Plot

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.

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#career#fraud#sexism#wall street#broker#autonomy#partner#disguise#gender disguise#gender equality

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Associate?

In United States, you can watch The Associate on Hoopla.

Who stars in The Associate?

The main cast of The Associate includes Whoopi Goldberg, Dianne Wiest, Eli Wallach, Tim Daly and Bebe Neuwirth.

Who directed The Associate?

The Associate was directed by Donald Petrie.

When was The Associate released?

The Associate was released on October 25, 1996.

How long is The Associate?

The Associate runs 114 minutes.

Is The Associate worth watching?

The Associate has an average rating of 6.2/10 from 246 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked The Associate?

If you enjoyed The Associate, try Big Business, Big Momma's House, The Distinguished Gentleman and Oscar.

Is The Associate on Hoopla?

Yes. In United States, The Associate is available on Hoopla.

How much did The Associate make at the box office?

The Associate grossed $12,800,000 worldwide on a budget of $23,000,000.

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Updated: October 26, 2026 ·