The Favourite (2018)
PG Rating: R
7.8/10 from 60206 users Updated : 2019-02-18
Metacritic: 90
Rating: 8.5/10
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Biography , Comedy , Drama , History
Olivia Colman , Emma Stone , Rachel Weisz , Emma Delves , Faye Daveney , Paul Swaine , Jennifer White , LillyRose Stevens , Denise Mack ,
James Smith , Mark Gatiss , Horatio , Willem Dalby , Edward Aczel , Carolyn Saint-Pé
Yorgos Lanthimos
IMDB 119
2018
In early 18th century England| a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend| Lady Sarah| governs the country in her stead. When a new servant|
Abigail| arrives| her charm endears her to Sarah.
The Favourite sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext - and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars.