Promising Young Woman (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2020, Promising Young Woman is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Emerald Fennell, running about 114 minutes. “Revenge never looked so promising.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
Who’s in it. Promising Young Woman stars Carey Mulligan as Cassandra, Bo Burnham as Ryan, Laverne Cox as Gail and Clancy Brown as Stanley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Promising Young Woman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, USA Network and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Promising Young Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Promising Young Woman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Promising Young Woman (2020)?
- In US, Promising Young Woman is available to stream on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and USA Network, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Promising Young Woman worth watching?
- Promising Young Woman holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Promising Young Woman?
- Promising Young Woman stars Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Laverne Cox, Clancy Brown and Jennifer Coolidge.
- When was Promising Young Woman released?
- Promising Young Woman was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.