

Promising Young Woman
2020-12-13 · 114 min · ★ 7.4
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
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- Directors
- Emerald Fennell
- Production companies
- LuckyChap Entertainment, FilmNation Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 20,379,604
Top Cast
Carey MulliganCassandra
Bo BurnhamRyan
Alison BrieMadison
Clancy BrownStanley
Jennifer CoolidgeSusan
Laverne CoxGail
Chris LowellAl Monroe
Molly ShannonMrs. Fisher
Connie BrittonDean Walker
Adam BrodyJerry
Max GreenfieldJoe
Christopher Mintz-PlasseNeil
Steve MonroeLincoln
Sam RichardsonPaul
Ray NicholsonJim
Timothy E. GoodwinMonty
Alli HartRuby
Gabriel OlivaAlfredTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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