Promising Young Woman

Name: Promising Young Woman
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 2020-12-13
Cast: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge

2020 | 114 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama

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Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10) and it won an Oscar, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Killing of a Sacred Deer, start here.
The mood: Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect sex.

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

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Writing, Original Screenplay. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar. Plus 2 other awards.
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$20 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
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