The Apprentice out on OTT: Featuring Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong in the lead, The Apprentice is based on US President Donald Trump’s early career and rise to power. Watch the movie with OTTplay

Last Updated: 06.32 PM, Oct 24, 2025
The Apprentice is finally out on OTT as it marked its awaited digital premiere exclusively on Lionsgate Play and OTTplay Premium. Featuring Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong in the lead, The Apprentice is based on US President Donald Trump’s early career and rise to power. The Oscar-nominated film has now dropped on the streaming platforms to make it accessible globally after it was banned due to the controversies.
The biographical drama film, directed by Ali Abbasi, has garnered critical acclaim for its solid narrative and strong performances but was downgraded by Trump as a ‘hatchet job.’ Despite some controversies, The Apprentice has finally landed on OTT with its digital premiere on Lionsgate Play. You can also watch Trump’s biopic with OTTplay Premium.
Helmed by Ali Abbasi, The Apprentice is a controversial biopic on American politician Donald Trump, who rose to power with the infamous success mantra of Roy Cohn. It also reflects on their Faustian pact as it dramatizes the true events in the central character’s life.
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In the trailer of The Apprentice, we meet a young Donald Trump who is drawn into the charm of Cohn as the latter promises to lead him towards success and rise to power. The ruthless rule mentors him to always attack, never accept flaws, and always claim victory. Whether it is Trump’s signature attire or the hairstyle, the trailer reflects the solid inspiration it grabbed from the source. Watch the trailer here:
The Apprentice features Sebastian Stan in the titular role as he plays young Donald Trump, who rises from a real estate business to political power with the support of the infamous lawyer Roy Cohn. Trump’s mentor, Roy Cohn’s character, is played by Academy Award nominee Jeremy Strong (Succession). Maria Bakalova plays Trump’s wife, Ivana Trump, and Martin Donovan plays his father, Fred Trump.
Q: How to watch The Apprentice in India?
A: The controversial biographical drama, The Apprentice, marked its digital debut in India on Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium)
Q: Who stars as Donald Trump in the movie The Apprentice?
A: Sebastian Stan stars as young Donald Trump, who transforms his career and personality with Roy Cohn.
Q: Who plays Roy Cohn in The Apprentice?
A: Oscar-nominated star Jeremy Strong (Succession) plays the right-wing lawyer Roy Cohn.