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Promising Young Woman
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Emerald Fennell. With Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Promising Young Woman.
MoviHero lists December 13, 2020 as the release date for Promising Young Woman. Emerald Fennell is the listed director. The listed cast includes Carey Mulligan as Cassandra, Bo Burnham as Ryan, Alison Brie as Madison, Clancy Brown as Stanley. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 13, 2020
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime1h 54m
DirectorEmerald Fennell
CastCarey Mulligan as Cassandra, Bo Burnham as Ryan, Alison Brie as Madison, Clancy Brown as Stanley
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Promising Young Woman right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Promising Young Woman runs 1h 54m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 3,921 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“ONE OF THE BEST INDIE FILMS OF LAST YEAR.”
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“not quite sure what to make of this revenge-thriller.”
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“The disappointing part is the build up towards the end.”
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“Dating's horrible, everyone's horrible, okay? I went on a date last month with a woman who wanted to euthanize the homeless.”
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