Promising Young Woman is a 2020 American black comedy tragedy thriller film written, co-produced, and directed by Emerald Fennell in her feature directorial debut,[1][2] featuring Carey Mulligan in the lead role, alongside Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge, Laverne Cox, and Connie Britton in supporting roles.

[2] The film follows Cassie (Mulligan), a young unstable woman haunted by a traumatic past as she navigates balancing forgiveness and vengeance.

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020,[3] and was theatrically released in the United States on December 25, 2020,[4] by Focus Features.

[5] It received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its screenplay, direction, and Mulligan's performance, and grossed $17 million worldwide.

[6][7] Promising Young Woman received five nominations at the 93rd Academy Awards and won Best Original Screenplay.