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The Favourite

The Favourite

20187.52h 0m

Overview

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
Written by Tony McNamara, Deborah Davis
Produced by Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $95.9M

Top Cast

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Abigail

Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman

Queen Anne

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

Lady Sarah

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

Harley

Joe Alwyn

Joe Alwyn

Masham

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Lord Marlborough

James Smith

James Smith

Godolphin

Jenny Rainsford

Jenny Rainsford

Mae

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Emma Delves

Queen's Maid

Faye Daveney

Faye Daveney

Sarah's Maid

Themes & Keywords

great britainqueenrivalryrabbitlgbt18th centurycousin relationshipduchesspalace intriguearistocracybritish monarchywar of the spanish successiondrop diseasequeen anne

About The Favourite

The Favourite is a history, comedy, drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of great britain, queen, rivalry, rabbit, lgbt, 18th century. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, it stars Emma Stone, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz. 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.

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