Revenge never looked so promising.
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
Promising Young Woman (2020) is a thriller, crime and drama film directed by Emerald Fennell, released on December 13, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie and Clancy Brown. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 3,829 ratings.
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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
Connie Britton
as Dean Walker
Adam Brody
as Jerry
Max Greenfield
as Joe
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
as Neil
Directed by Emerald Fennell, written by Emerald Fennell, produced by Emerald Fennell, Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 3,829 ratings.
'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 without spelling…
Reviewed on December 16, 2020
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 spoilers and managed…
Reviewed on April 6, 2021
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**
Reviewed on April 21, 2021
ONE OF THE BEST INDIE FILMS OF LAST YEAR. FRESHMAN DIRECTOR EMERALD FENNELL CREATED THE BEST FEMALE REVENGE FILM OF ALL TIME. SHE ALSO WROTE THIS WITTY AND BRUTALLY REALISTIC STORY. CAREY MULIGANS MOST COMPLEX ROLE TO DATE. A MUST WATCH. (SORRY ABOUT ALL CAPS- KEYBOARD IS BROKEN)
Reviewed on September 3, 2021
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Promising Young Woman (2020) is available to stream on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, USA Network and Peacock Premium Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Promising Young Woman (2020) includes Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown and Jennifer Coolidge. The film was directed by Emerald Fennell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Promising Young Woman was released on December 13, 2020 and runs for 1h 54m.
Promising Young Woman (2020) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 3,829 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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