The Favourite
2018, Film, 119 min, Biography, Comedy, Drama, English, United States, MoviePedia score 80
A bawdy, brilliant triumph.
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
Cast
- Olivia Colman as Queen Anne
- Emma Stone as Abigail
- Rachel Weisz as Lady Sarah
- Nicholas Hoult as Harley
- Emma Delves as Queen's Maid
- Faye Daveney as Sarah's Maid
- Paul Swaine as Wanking Man
- Jennifer White as Mrs Meg
- Lilly-Rose Stevens as Sally
- Denise Mack as Kitchen Servant
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