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Promising Young Woman (2020)

Revenge never looked so promising.

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A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

Release Date
December 13, 2020
Runtime
1h 54m
Rating
7.4/10 (3684 votes)

Director: Emerald Fennell

Cast: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge, Laverne Cox, Chris Lowell, Molly Shannon

Production: LuckyChap Entertainment, FilmNation Entertainment
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Budget
$10M
Revenue
$20M
Full Cast (31 people)

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SWITCH. - 9/10

'Promising Young Woman' is an uncomfortable watch, but in the best way possible. It is a game-changer in every sense of the word, and I don't use that term lightly. It's an A+ thriller that doesn't shy away from talking about real issues that need to be confronted. Not only does it succeed with its story, acting and technical aspects, but it excels as a piece of social commentary, demanding change...

December 16, 2020

Manuel São Bento - 8/10

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Since Sundance 2020, everyone who saw Promising Young Woman never once stopped talking about it. From very early Oscar predictions to a guaranteed spot in numerous Top10 lists, Emerald Fennell's directorial debut of a feature film unquestionably impacted every viewer. As usual, I was able to avoid ...

April 6, 2021

JPV852 - 7/10

not quite sure what to make of this revenge-thriller. A little heavy-handed at times but I liked Carey Mulligan in the lead and some scenes worked, though I saw one of the twists coming pretty early on. The ending is really dark and was at least surprising. Don't think it quite deserves some of the praise (not to mention a Best Picture nomination) but still worthy of a rental. **3.5/5**

April 21, 2021

Promising Young Woman

Promising Young Woman

Revenge never looked so promising.

Revenge never looked so promising.

7.4
114 min

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/13/2020
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Cast

Carey Mulligan

as Cassandra

Bo Burnham

as Ryan

Alison Brie

as Madison

Clancy Brown

as Stanley

Jennifer Coolidge

as Susan

Laverne Cox

as Gail

Chris Lowell

as Al Monroe

Molly Shannon

as Mrs. Fisher

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"You Must Want Something"

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Ryan Asks Cassie Out

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"Promising Young Woman" Wins Best Original Screenplay | 93rd Oscars

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Promising Young Woman about?

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

How long is Promising Young Woman?

1h 54m

When was Promising Young Woman released?

December 13, 2020

Who directed Promising Young Woman?

Emerald Fennell

Who stars in Promising Young Woman?

Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie

What genre is Promising Young Woman?

Thriller, Crime, Drama

Is Promising Young Woman available to stream?

Yes, on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus