Promising Young Woman

R

Released Dec 25, 2020

1 hr. 53 min.

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

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Nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be -- she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.

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Critics Consensus

A boldly provocative, timely thriller, Promising Young Woman is an auspicious feature debut for writer-director Emerald Fennell -- and a career highlight for Carey Mulligan.

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TheReelBoss

I normally don’t write reviews but I’ll make an exception for this one. Easily one of the best films I’ve ever seen. Phenomenal.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/21

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Keith L

Plot twist after plot twist. An alternative title could be “ A Powerful Young Woman”.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/21

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Becs

Great movie. Really thought Carey Mulligan should’ve got the Oscar. I loved the subtlety of the details we know this event happened but they don’t show us the video etc. Love the funny edge too when he says he thinks her mom is hot..that’s Stifler’s mom!.. anyone else get this?! tasteful classy & well done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/30/21

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Lee

Loved the movie! Cary mulligan was fantastic..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/21

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Paul S

Intriguing. Great plot development, twists, and all with a moral.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/21

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Rianna

It was a really good movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/27/21

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Emerald Fennell

Director

Carey Mulligan

Cassandra

Laverne Cox

Gail

Bo Burnham

Ryan

Clancy Brown

Stanley

Jennifer Coolidge

Susan

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Alessa Dominguez

BuzzFeed News

The film’s take on power and trauma is deeper than the usual pop feminism.

Apr 5, 2022

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Scroll.in

Fennell and Mulligan deliver what they promise, from the design and performances to the tension and provocation.

Aug 19, 2021

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Mulligan's withering disdain is a thing of beauty.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 18, 2021

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Amy Smith

InSession Film

From the moment the credits rolled, I immediately wanted to go back to the start and press play again.

Mar 1, 2024

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Greg Carlson

Vague Visages

Promising Young Woman writes a fresh new chapter in the saga on the big screen, a complex filmography made all the more challenging by the cinema’s skill at rendering lurid, action-oriented visuals.

Feb 6, 2024

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Adrián Monserrat

EscribiendoCine

The mix of sensations and ruthless irony fuel a belligerent vehicle towards a patriarchal system that must be exterminated. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Sep 26, 2023

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Synopsis

Nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be -- she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.

Director: Emerald Fennell
Executive Producer: Carey Mulligan, Glen Basner, Alison Cohen, Milan Popelka
Screenwriter: Emerald Fennell
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: FilmNation Entertainment, LuckyChap Entertainment, Focus Features
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Sexual Assault|Some Sexual Material|Strong Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2020, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 15, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.4M
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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