The Favourite

2018 Yorgos Lanthimos 2h
History Comedy Drama

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.

Cast

Emma Stone Abigail
Olivia Colman Queen Anne
Rachel Weisz Lady Sarah
Nicholas Hoult Harley
Joe Alwyn Masham
Mark Gatiss Lord Marlborough
James Smith Godolphin
Jenny Rainsford Mae

Vibes

Curious Darkly Funny Visually Stunning Critic Favorite

Double Feature Pairings

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Poor Things 2023
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