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The Favourite

R20182hYorgos Lanthimos
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 91

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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.

HistoryComedyDrama
Great BritainQueenRivalryRabbitLgbt18th CenturyCousin RelationshipDuchessPalace IntrigueAristocracy

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What is The Favourite (2018) about?

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.

Who stars in The Favourite?

The Favourite stars Emma Stone (Abigail), Olivia Colman (Queen Anne), Rachel Weisz (Lady Sarah), Nicholas Hoult (Harley), Joe Alwyn (Masham). The film was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

How long is The Favourite?

The Favourite has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is The Favourite worth watching?

The Favourite holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of History, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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