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Promising Young Woman

  • 20202020
  • RR
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
164K
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POPULARITY
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Carey Mulligan in Promising Young Woman (2020)
Everyone said Cassie was a promising young woman ... until a mysterious event abruptly derailed her future. But 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 of the past.
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  • Crime
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A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
164K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
506
4
  • Director
    • Emerald Fennell
  • Writer
    • Emerald Fennell
  • Stars
    • Carey Mulligan
    • Bo Burnham
    • Alison Brie
Top credits
  • Director
    • Emerald Fennell
  • Writer
    • Emerald Fennell
  • Stars
    • Carey Mulligan
    • Bo Burnham
    • Alison Brie
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 755Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 115 wins & 194 nominations total

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    Promising Young Woman
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    Promising Young Woman
    Promising Young Woman
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    Promising Young Woman
    All About Emerald Fennell
    Clip 1:40
    All About Emerald Fennell
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    The 2021 Oscar-Winning Films You Need to Watch
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    A Salute to Women Directors
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    Carey Mulligan Embraces the Challenge of Playing a 'Promising Young Woman'
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    Carey Mulligan Embraces the Challenge of Playing a 'Promising Young Woman'
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    Carey Mulligan in Promising Young Woman (2020)
    Carey Mulligan in Promising Young Woman (2020)
    Emerald Fennell at an event for The Oscars (2021)
    Emerald Fennell at an event for The Oscars (2021)
    Carey Mulligan at an event for Promising Young Woman (2020)
    Carey Mulligan at an event for Promising Young Woman (2020)
    Emerald Fennell at an event for Promising Young Woman (2020)
    Bo Burnham at an event for Promising Young Woman (2020)
    Emerald Fennell at an event for Promising Young Woman (2020)
    Carey Mulligan and Emerald Fennell at an event for Promising Young Woman (2020)
    Alison Brie at an event for Promising Young Woman (2020)
    Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham at an event for The IMDb Studio at Acura Festival Village (2020)

    Top cast

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    Carey Mulligan
    Carey Mulligan
    • Cassandra
    Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham
    • Ryan
    Alison Brie
    Alison Brie
    • Madison
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Stanley
    Adam Brody
    Adam Brody
    • Jerry
    Ray Nicholson
    Ray Nicholson
    • Jim
    • (as Raymond Nicholson)
    Sam Richardson
    Sam Richardson
    • Paul
    • (as Samuel Richardson)
    Timothy E. Goodwin
    Timothy E. Goodwin
    • Monty
    Jennifer Coolidge
    Jennifer Coolidge
    • Susan
    Laverne Cox
    Laverne Cox
    • Gail
    Alli Hart
    Alli Hart
    • Ruby
    Loren Paul
    Loren Paul
    • Jeff
    Scott Aschenbrenner
    Scott Aschenbrenner
    • Jeff's Friend
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    • Neil
    Gabriel Oliva
    Gabriel Oliva
    • Alfred
    Bryan Lillis
    Bryan Lillis
    • Tony
    Francisca Estevez
    Francisca Estevez
    • Amber
    Lorna Scott
    Lorna Scott
    • Jean
    • Director
      • Emerald Fennell
    • Writer
      • Emerald Fennell
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The very first scene writer Emerald Fennell thought of was a female character lying on a bed while someone takes her pants down, as she is drunkenly asking "What are you doing?", then asking the same question in a completely sober manner. She wrote the rest of the film based on this idea, and the full scene did end up in the finished film.
    • Goofs
      A Union Pacific train is seen crossing the road where Cassie has stopped. Union Pacific operates in 23 western US states, but not in Ohio where the movie takes place.
    • Quotes

      Cassandra: Look how easy that was. I guess you just had to think about it in the right way. I guess it feels different when it's someone you love.

    • Crazy credits
      The copyright date appears twice, once during the opening credits as "MMXX" and once during the closing credits as "2020."
    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Promising Young Woman (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Boys (Droeloe Remix)
      Written by Ingrid Andress, Jerker Hansson, Lauv (as Ari Leff), Cass Lowe, Michael Pollack & Emily Warren (as Emily Schwartz)

      Performed by Charli XCX

      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp./Warner Music UK Ltd.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

      Remixed by Droeloe

    User reviews1.1K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Not a movie but a mirror
    Best thing about this movie is, it doesn't try to be clever or something it's not. Or maybe it's Carey Mulligan. Can't decide. It's a straight forward no nonsense revenge thriller that isn't like I spit on your grave or rather Hard Candy (which I expected it to be). It's just a very simple collective of 5 part story told cohesively and many people (on both ends and in middle) will find relatable.

    Special mention to the father daughter scene.

    Very well written, well shot, directed, scored and acted movie. And yes negative reviews are trying to sound clever but everyone knows they saw themselves in there.
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    • matrixdukenukem
    • Jan 26, 2021

    FAQ8

    • Why did she use different colored pens in her notebook?
    • How did Nina die?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cô Gái Trẻ Hứa Hẹn
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • FilmNation Entertainment
      • Focus Features
      • LuckyChap Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,460,965
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $719,305
      • Dec 27, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,202,213
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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