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PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN | Scene at The Academy
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- Published on Feb 14, 2026
- Director/Writer Emerald Fennell, Carey Mulligan, Producer Margot Robbie & key department heads dissect the scene in which Cassie (Mulligan) confronts Dean Walker (Connie Britton) about her complicity in the event that changed Cassie’s life. In reckoning with the past, can she also find forgiveness?
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PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN | Scene at The Academy
The way she says “We get accusations like this all the time, one or two a week” so calmly and acts like it’s a normal thing and does nothing to change this made me so mad and it’s the reality. People in charge who can actually do something does nothing when they should take responsibility. This movie is brilliant
oh yeah!
Yes! Like they are so common, the only logical solution is to brush them off!!!
there is a documentary called "the hunting ground", released a few years ago, which is about various American colleges covering up rapes happening on their campuses. and they all say the same thing, the same words: "we take these accusations VERY SERIOUSLY" except they almost invariably protect the perpetrators, and the victims pretty much never get any justice, instead they are libeled as liars and attention-seeking. It makes me so furious. Usually the people in charge do nothing because they don't want their college to be linked to a rape case in the press, because then nobody would apply to study there. Or they don't want to loose tenure, or their job. And that makes them part of the problem! I mean, as a woman I'd much rather study in a university where I know I'd be protected and have support in the events that I am assaulted than in one where there have been many cases of rape but the uni tries to conceal it and doesn't take any action against the perpetrator and instead protects them! sorry for the long paragraph, I think you are right, and I also loved the movie
@mattieblackeyes957 You are so right! Instead of taking action and preventing future crimes, they are creating more victims. I will definitely check the documentary out, thank you. I hope somethings would change and we can create a safer place for the future generations.
That part completely freaked me out. All the time?? A couple times per week??? My jaw dropped.
I love how the revenge in this movie is more psychological than physical.
Because it’s a movie about a woman’s revenge actually written by a woman. We know that actually going about avenging trauma by defeating all our foes physically, while in a female body, is a delusional plan.
Exactly. Hence more realistic...
Good point about the movie by OP.
Though some parts of the story was quite implausible, I could still accept it because this movie was more about driving home the right points.
Psychological trauma is worse than physical trauma
@plaguedoctor605 Why compare two wrongs? It's unnecessary Both forms of abuse can kill a person and there's nearly no physical violence without causing psychological trauma.
"I guess it feels different when it's someone you love." That line shook me to my core, I am so looking forward to watching this full movie. Such powerful messages about consent and societal constructs.
This is incredibly true. No one cares about the experiences that a random girl will go through. “She was drinking with a bunch of guy friends. She put herself through that.” But god forbid it happens to their daughters... it’s different..
The depressing thing is that EVERY adult woman I know has experienced the oppression so eloquently outlined in this film and that you can’t win against a system rigged against women. Heaven forbid the man/guy/boy be removed their opportunity of promise while women are left with the tatters of these experiences.
So incredibly true!!
Gerald kope OH my! Angry white male in the comments
Gerald kope How about you get a life, instead of desperately showing off your fragile male ego. Cope, Gerald, cope.
She uses the fake name Daisy, another character Carrie Mulligan played who had the line “the best thing a girl in this world can be is a beautiful little fool.” Coincidence?? I think NOT! This movie is so brilliant
I think that line is used in great Gatsby 2013
@44frances Yes, when she portrayed Daisy
@44frances The line is not only in the movie, but in the book! Incredibly poignant line. Sad, but true.
Yewp, and there’s also Nina ☺️
@Lorena-wo2mf still true, one should say, after 100 years...
I just noticed that her real name is Cassandra, which may be a reference to the prophet from Greek mythology and her plight (after being cursed by Apollo and then brutally raped by Ajax). Specially during the scene in which Dean Walker admits to Cassie that she's right.
Also, Nina might refer to "niña" ("girl" in Spanish), alluding to the fact that the character could represent every girl that has been through such trauma.
cursed to see the future but have no one believe her. seems totally intentional
Her name is girl
The score is Toxic by Britney Spears, it feels really scary.
The fact that there was a tape and no one found it shows they didn’t “look into it thorougly” at all
yeah Alison Brie’s character even says that it got shared a round to basically everyone at the school
@liamross340 And they were all too gutless or self-obsessed to come forward and admit it?
@agenttheater5 no way. After getting into medical school and that promising career. No one will stand up and ask to be involved.
In this scene I like how Cassie punishes the dean not by putting her daughter in the same place that Nina was in but by showing the dean that if she did care about Nina's case than she would have remembered the dorm and called security to the room
CAREY MULLIGAN NEEDS TO WIN AN OSCAR!!!
Nope, lol. Seth Rogen and Steve Carell never did for Knocked Up and 40 Yr old virgin
@goyaru_amane she is the only one in the category nominated who deserves to win.
@goyaru_amane cuz they didn't deserve it.
@aryamishra4872 lmaooo you probably haven't watched the other movies, her acting was good but it wasn't prestigious
@goyaru_amane Thats bcoz those weren't Oscar-worthy
It's a shame this wasn't nominated for production design
U feel the pain, and how mad she feels. The way she goes from 0 to 10
“We get accusations like this all the time one or two a week” can be changed for we have a shooting like this all the time
This scene was so brilliantly written. This was the first movie I saw in the cinema since 2018. It was great!!
I also find it telling that a woman is screaming for her daughter and the people on the other side of the door don’t bother to intervene, to see what’s going on. It’s not their business
Interesting observation. I noticed it too and was surprised no one came to check it out.
Bingoooo.
What I got from that was that having a woman go into the dean’s office and start screaming is so commonplace. It just further shows me what a systemic issue this is
Also notice how Cassie tosses the college brochure into table before walking into the deans office . Tossing it as in, I have no interest in this place and it's not why I'm here without saying it.
Give carey the oscar, she played this role brilliantly
If this film were to go home with one Oscar, it would have to be for the screenplay. Incredibly well written!
Amen!
Well it did win for the screenplay so yeah i was happy with that
What a movie. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. I can't wait to see what Emerald Fennell does next. In a year of some really great films, this was my favorite.
SHE WAS PHENOMENAL IN THIS
So did Molly Shanon
“Toxic” was a perfect fit for the movie. Their cheeky use of the song is brilliant and very well thought out, in that Britney’s career was built on the exploiting and sexualization of her “virgin” image. Another great example of a young woman’s innocence being taken away and society turning a blind eye to it.
Thats a good point well played
Funny how when it’s her daughter it’s a completely different situation
Don't screw this up, OSCAR! Carey Mulligan delivered the best performance of the year.
This movie is so well written. The scene with Dean Walker is absolutely amazing! The way she turns things around on her once it’s about the daughter, is masterfully written!
Love this scene. My fave from the whole film. This should be Carey's Oscar clip for best actress.
The last scenes shouldn't be on the oscar clip cuz people will get spoilers as everyone deserves to watch this masterpiece.
They didn't even show a clip :/
Carey Mulligan must win her first Oscar
Forgive me. But that's her worst performance
@goyaru_amane for you lol
yesss
@goyaru_amane ok sidekick , who do you think deserves to win best actress this year ?
@aryamishra4872 don't ask, he's literally just trolling every positive comment about Carey Mulligan
His friends were all watching laughing
Carey Mulligan really is a force to be reckoned with.
Favourite movie of the year!
Nomadland and Promissing Young Woman are the best pictures of the year
I love the title of this movie. I love it was never about the promising future of an individual per se but the promising future of a man. Nina was the best of his class but the university didn’t care to listening to her because she’s a woman, instead opting for betting on the future of a far more mediocre man.
A woman is never seen as having a promising future, or even if she is, her promising future is always ready to be sacrificed for the future of a mediocre man.
It’s named after a comment from the Brock Turner case. His lawyer called him a “promising young man” 🙄
yeah promissing ... for a man
Brilliant! Felt good to watch a woman get revenge. So many of us women have experienced abuse like this but never got to punish the guy who abused us. Never got listened to. Never had proof. Not enough proof. The law is against us. Intense and important movie. Love that this movie may frighten all those so called “Nice Guys” to think twice before taking advantage of a woman.
She was robbed of this Oscar!!!!!!!!!!!
Genius filmmaking. I want all the Oscars noms become awards. I can't think of a more deserving movie.
The Father
This scene is SOOO strong
I also want to know if the act of putting her chewed gum wad on the underside of the fancy desk as she stood up was scripted or adlibbed. This action is basically the new "dusting the ashes of your cigarette" onto something that is unjust. After watching this scene, the fancy desk to me represents one of those pillars of oppression that was highlighted in 80s movies, ie "sexual transactions for opportunities under a desk of authority."
Great observation! I noticed that too. It was so subtle yet so powerful in it’s meaning.
@amaniahmed5481 what is "dusting the ashes of your cigarettes" mean and why did sticking the chewed bublegum under the table meant like that ? Sorry, i'm just a little slow
@amaniahmed5481I didn't think it was subtle at all.
It feels like the score toxic was written for this film. Perfectly suited.. Nd yes m addicted to it. Listening repeatedly!!!!!
Carey representing britney spears in this movie...!!! She look alike young Sally Field by the way...!!!
ive watched so many analysis videos on this movie- i love this movie it is a new all time favourite for me. It's a movie I'll continue to watch and show to my friends & family
This film has beautiful cinematography💜
My goodness Carey Mulligan is awesome, after just a few seconds I got lost in her character
Walker is the real villan of the movie than those guys
"The benefit of doubt" ha
nine dislikes came from dudes, for sure.
Riff Wizard 666 you are a stupid man obviously😂😂😂😂😂😂
Riff Wizard 666 any man who includes “your mom” in his replies is a stupid man😂sorry to offend yoı but it is what you are
Um not hating the topic, obviously this movie is very controversial, but artistacally it does not deserve 5 Oscars Nominations
@mount_fuji_edits i think the same. The topic is very controversial and the lead role is very flawed. And that ending Gosh! I dont like it that much but when a man says YOUR MOM! Thats where it gets way worse.
From 'nice guys' 😂
I love that anytime someone calls Cassie crazy she simply responds with “No.”
Like it’s so simple yet so impactful because as women, we are often called crazy or overly emotional, even when we’re being perfectly rational. And I just love that Cassie doesn’t explain herself because often times we as women have to explain why we’re not being crazy and instead just says “No.”. It’s some thing I’ve started doing in my life in general. A horrible situation happened at work the other day and I Deescalated it by simply going No. and standing firm until the other person calmed down and stopped shouting.
This movie was amazing and so bittersweet.
Wow I didn't know Emerald Fennell was SO talented! She was an amazing Camilla too. Respect.
Fucking LOVE THIS!!! Savage!!
Carey mulligan este Oscar precisa ser seu, que atuação espetacular e essa cena do escritório é um estouro.
Carey Mulligan totally deserved to win an Oscar. She gives an amazing performance. The movie is great
This scene and it's delivery by Carey Mulligan, is beautifully written. To see the Dean go from an authoritative position with a dismissive attitude toward Carrie's description of the events, and then see the roles flip, once she tells her she put her daughter in the exact same situation, is priceless. Haven't scene such well written cinematography in a long time! This film defines poetic justice!
Incredible Film.
Carey Mulligan is Brilliant.
8:01 Was half wishing that Cassie would tell her that Nina had dropped out even though she was the top of her class, add that that made it even more surprising that she didn't remember her, and that she was now dead. Ask her 'what about her life? Wouldn't you call that ruined?'
Carey needs to win that Oscar she is brilliant 😍
I just noticed that in the Dean's office, the women sitting there can hear the Dean screaming and are in distress, but no one is getting up or seems bothered.
Fantastic film so thought provoking
That Oscar must be for Carey!
My favourite film this year!
Why only watch one film 🤣🤣🤣
@goyaru_amane get a life dude , stop with these hate comments
@aryamishra4872 this movie artistacally does not deserve 5 Oscars Nominations, I'm not hating because the topic.
@mount_fuji_edits ofc you are a guy that is why you are saying that . Only women can relate to this wonderful masterpiece.
@aryamishra4872 that's the thing girl, you think a movie to be good you have to relate? Parasite was an extremely well done movie, a lot of people were saying it wasn't a masterpiece when they won Best movie, but artistacally it was one of the best movies I seem last year, so it was a total masterpiece, when you have to present a social problem, like in this case they presented poverty, they did it really well, good dialogues, good acting, good camera directing and I could go on. I mean this movie is good, entertainment, it sends out a message, but do you even know what "artistically" means? Oscars is all about masterpiece, this movie ain't a Masterpiece, just so you know I'm aiming to be a filmmaker and if I tell you this, this movie shouldn't even be nominated at all, it have a weak original screenplay, the dialogues were weak compared to the other movies that were nominated, the acting of the girl is really well done but it wasn't for her, no one believes she is 30 years old, that was a bad choice from casting director. If I was a woman yo have to say anything back, unfortunately I'm not, but it is a little bit disrespectful that you assume that I'm a man because I didn't like this movie, I know many men that loved this movie, but I also know, but I also know of women that knows how to analyze a film that didn't like this movie. The problem ain't the topic , the problem is how they decided to execute the movie, with all due respect, have a nice day.
Give her the Oscar 🔥
The worst part in this scene is when the dean said that Nina was drinking too much and might have remembered it differently or forgotten somethings.
That reminded me that in the old days male deans should say "boys being boys" but with a female dean she says "she drank too much, she asked for it, her skirt was too short, or she was flirting too much"
Please keep in mind this is not based on female deans it's just an example
My favourite movie of last year
And nomadland?
@alexwest2945 that movie was boring and slow
@aryamishra4872 you really don’t know about movies. Nomadland is probably winning the Oscar for best picture
This movie is amazing, Cassie is like Nemesis, the goddess of Divine Retribution, Revenge and Justice. The literal inspiration for Lady Justice, she isn't cruel or evil; she is only Fair, no more no less one way or the either. The punishment fits the crime and all the other bs is nothing but excuses that has no business even being bothered with. Love this movie!!!
Incredible script and film. In the vein of Hugo’s “The Count of Monte Cristo”. A great revenge film par excellence.
Such an incredible movie...so glad Hollywood put this out there. Very eye opening
She did amazing in the film. Oscar worthy
Best movie of this Academy's year. End of the story
This movie was fantastic. I can’t stop thinking about it. I can’t wait to see what Emerald Fennel does next.
This film and Sound of Metal are my favorite this season. Best of luck at the Oscars!
And best of luck to you too, for watching ACTUAL films
Yeah, also The Father
The candy and the one rainbow hairstyle she has in the movie remind my of Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey. I love Margot Robbie and that she worked on this too. A compilation of all the easter eggs and hidden meanings would be amazing.
Favorite film of the year!! And Carey should definitely win the Oscar!!!!👏👏👏
It was a disgrace that she did not win an Oscar. Rarely seen a performance as brilliant as the one given by Carey Mulligan.
@globaltvandmovies4905 I totally agree!!! Carey deserved to win.
FYC:
BEST ACTRESS: CAREY MULLIGAN (Promising Young Woman)
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Promising Young Woman (Emerald Fennell)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS UPSET = MOLLY SHANON
This is one of my favorite movies of all time!
Me too!
It really took me for a loop!
This gives me ptsd, a familiar unfortunate experience for many young women
Carey had an American accent down so good.
Brilliant! I am looking forward to seeing this film. I see potential for several noms here.
Wish more people saw this movie. I needs to be seen.
“We get accusations like this all the time, one or two a week, chilling o.O
Where is oscar for Carey?
Wow. I'm happy the director/writer wanted to remind young people that anyone can be a predator. Be smart out there, guys.
Well I can't unsee this moment just like I couldn't unsee the moment I saw something at a graduation party in 1981 . Here's the shortest version since I'm here .
I wasn't a party animal or extroverted , my friends were , including my best friend who brought me with him to this party . I hadn't graduated with my class but there I was like a wallflower . The guy throwing the party .... whose name I will state ..... came from a family known for being 'pillars' of the community . His name was/is Benji Seville . I sat alone at a dining room table while mostly guys came and went . An hour goes by and my friend comes over and whispers "come here , you gotta see this"
Down a long dark hallway we go until reaching a bedroom with the door wide open . Before going in , Benji passes by us laughing and saying who's turn and staggers off . My eyes still haven't adjusted but my friends whispering "dude check it out" . So I lean over to see a completely nude red headed girl , that I know didn't graduate because she's barely a freshman . Before I can react my friend tells me she's been there all afternoon before the party got started , and that Benji had gotten her plastered . Once the party got going literally every guy that showed up had already ........ violated her . In that moment I instantly loathed my very best friend . I walked out and walked home which was the absolute farthest neighborhood from this one .... and I cried . The girl survived this and of course gave birth to a child which she raised . But I could never forgive my friend , and often wished death on Benji ..... the slimyest lowest human I know
Did you report it?
Why didn’t you immediately call the police?
Emerald is so right. It is easy to be a female predator of female prey. That's how lots of trafficking victims get drawn into the darkness. The female predator portrays herself as an ally. Someone who is there to help and save you. They pick women who are in vulnerable situations and who really need to have someone on your side. As women, we cannot believe that another woman who is sympathetic towards us would betray us. It's a sick world.
People forget that this shit still exists. It's shunned to say you're a feminist, support women, or acknowledge these issues. ...Just think, kids. If you play your cards right, you can still become a Supreme Court justice!
Or criminal justice lawyer
Delicious retribution ❤️
I love this movie it was very eye opening
Best film of the year
Sorry but this movie doesn't deserve an Oscar... it deserves at least 2 or 3.... lol
Helo,I m from Poland
1:53 best acting
Chapeau!
♥️♥️♥️✊🏻
Cassie is my favorite superhero
This movie is brilliant!
My fave movie of the year. Carey needs to win the Oscar, her character sticks to your mind. Emerald is a genius and her screenwriting deserves an Oscar
ok this looks great
💄👄💋👠💅🏻
Carey Mulligan was robbed of the Oscar.
I love that movie! such a shame, it didnt get any award! Carey Mulligan should have gotten the Oscar! but I guess they didnt want to draw too much attention to this issues :-(
Incredible movie, with many layers, and risky (unpopular) subject and approach. I challenge you to think & listen deeper, beyond the knee-jerk reaction.
If it hadn’t happened to Nina, would *she* have stood up this hard for another woman?
She herself had to pay for the method of her madness with her death.
7:44 And if we've made ourselves vulnerable then that gives others the right to swoop in on us?
Exactly. You're supposed to take care of vulnerable people, not predate on them.
Comments are turned off to good videos !
Carey Mulligan did well in this