The Favourite (2018)

7.5/10 120 min History Comedy Drama

Overview

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

Faye Daveney

Sarah's Maid

Denise Mack

Kitchen Servant

John Locke

Eviction Courtier

Everal Walsh

Servant, Upstairs

Timothy Innes

Footman #1

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