Promising Young Woman
“Revenge never looked so promising.”
Synopsis
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-09
Top Cast
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Carey Mulligan
Cassandra
Bo Burnham
Ryan
Alison Brie
Madison
Clancy Brown
Stanley
Jennifer Coolidge
Susan
Laverne Cox
Gail
Chris Lowell
Al Monroe
Molly Shannon
Mrs. Fisher
Connie Britton
Dean Walker
Adam Brody
Jerry
Max Greenfield
Joe
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Neil
Steve Monroe
Lincoln
Sam Richardson
Paul
Ray Nicholson
Jim
Timothy E. Goodwin
Monty
Alli Hart
Ruby
Loren Paul
Jeff
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysRio de Janeiro Int'l Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 15, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 18, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.04x
+$10.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emerald Fennell
- Screenplay & Story
- Emerald Fennell
- Original Score
- Anthony B. Willis
- Original Title
- Promising Young Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.4M
- Production Studios
- LuckyChap Entertainment, FilmNation Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emerald Fennell
Emerald Fennell
Anthony B. Willis
Benjamin Kračun
Frédéric Thoraval
Ben Browning, Emerald Fennell, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony B. Willis
Original Music Composer
Ben Browning
Producer
Emerald Fennell
Producer
Margot Robbie
Producer
Emerald Fennell
Director
Tom Ackerley
Producer
Josey McNamara
Producer
Frédéric Thoraval
Editor
Michael Perry
Production Design
Nancy Steiner
Costume Design
Casey Adams
Stunt Coordinator
Emerald Fennell
Writer
Benjamin Kračun
Director of Photography
Ashley Fox
Producer
John Stewart
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Promising Young Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Promising Young Woman about?
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
Who directed Promising Young Woman?
Promising Young Woman was directed by Emerald Fennell.
Who stars in Promising Young Woman?
The principal cast of Promising Young Woman includes Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge.
When was Promising Young Woman released and how long is it?
Promising Young Woman was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Promising Young Woman?
Promising Young Woman had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $20.4M at the worldwide box office (2.04 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Promising Young Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Promising Young Woman was composed by Anthony B. Willis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Promising Young Woman?
Promising Young Woman holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).