Content & Trigger Warnings for Promising Young Woman (2020)
6 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Promising Young Woman (2020) contains 6 content warnings : Suicide (discussed or ideation), Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Gore / graphic violence, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations (severity 4/5), Sexual assault / rape (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 3/5 | Referenced | A friend's suicide is referenced as a motivating event |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | 4/5 | Depicted | Sexual coercion and predatory behavior by men |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Heavy drinking in party and bar scenes |
| Drug use (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Drugging of victims depicted |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 2/5 | Depicted | Some violent confrontations |
| Sexual assault / rape | 5/5 | Depicted | Rape and sexual assault are central themes; an assault is depicted |
Mental Health & Emotional
Sexual Content
4/5Depicted
Sexual coercion and predatory behavior by men
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
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