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The Favourite

2018 · 2h · History · Comedy · Drama

TMDB 7.5/10 (5,982 votes)

England, early 18th century. The close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favourite.

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

Box office $96M worldwide

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The Favourite

2018 · 2h · History · Comedy · Drama

TMDB 7.5/10 (5,982 votes)

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

Box office $96M worldwide

IMDb ↗Screen catalogue →

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Yorgos LanthimosDirector

Emma Stoneas Abigail

Olivia Colmanas Queen Anne

Rachel Weiszas Lady Sarah

Nicholas Houltas Harley

Joe Alwynas Masham

Mark Gatissas Lord Marlborough

James Smithas Godolphin

Jenny Rainsfordas Mae EDEmma Delvesas Queen's Maid

Faye Daveneyas Sarah's Maid PSPaul Swaineas Wanking Man JWJennifer Whiteas Mrs. Meg LSLilly-Rose Stevensas Sally

Denise Mackas Kitchen Servant

Cast & crew political lean — 2 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 1 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.

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The Favourite is a 2018 satirical absurdist period dark comedy art film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, and written by Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara. A co-production between Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, it stars Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz. Set in early 18th-century Great Britain, it examines the relationship between cousins Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, and Abigail Hill, who will become Baroness Masham as the action progresses, as they vie to be court favourite of Anne, Queen of Great Britain.

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