The Favourite
The Favourite
Producer: 20th Century Studios
The Favourite is a bawdy, acerbic tale of royal intrigue, passion, envy and betrayal in the court of Queen Anne in early 18th century England. At the center of the story is the Queen herself (Olivia Colman), whose relationship with her confidante, adviser and clandestine lover Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz) is turned upside down by the arrival of the Duchess's younger cousin Abigail (Emma Stone). Soon the balance of power shifts between the women as they jockey for influence with the Queen and the court.
10-Time Academy Award Nominee! (1 win)
12-Time BAFTA Award Nominee! (7 wins)
The Favourite is a bawdy, acerbic tale of royal intrigue, passion, envy and betrayal in the court of Queen Anne in early 18th century England. At the center of the story is the Queen herself (Olivia Colman), whose relationship with her confidante, adviser and clandestine lover Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz) is turned upside down by the arrival of the Duchess's younger cousin Abigail (Emma Stone). Soon the balance of power shifts between the women as they jockey for influence with the Queen and the court.
10-Time Academy Award Nominee! (1 win)
12-Time BAFTA Award Nominee! (7 wins)
College Release Date
02/08/2019
Home Video Release Date
03/05/2019
Prod. year
2018
Run time
119 min.
Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Genre
Biography, Drama
MPAA Rating
R
Cast
Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult, Mark Gatiss, Joe Alwyn, Jack Veal, Basil Eidenbenz
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