The Favourite

period drama
dark comedy
history
satire
lgbtq
R
1h 59m

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 and she quickly becomes the Queen's new favourite, threatening Sarah's position and their relationship.

Released: 2018-11-23

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Producers: Ceci Dempsey Ed Guiney Lee Magiday Yorgos Lanthimos

Writers: Deborah Davis Tony McNamara

Editor: Yorgos Mavropsaridis

Cinematography: Robbie Ryan

Music: Vivaldi Bach Purcell Schubert

Production: Element Pictures Scarlet Films Film4 Productions

Distributors: Fox Searchlight Pictures Entertainment One

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Characters

Queen Anne Olivia Colman
Sarah Churchill Rachel Weisz
Abigail Masham Emma Stone
Robert Harley Nicholas Hoult
Lord Marlborough Mark Gatiss
Mr. Harley James Smith
Colonel Masham Joe Alwyn
Lady Marlborough's Cousin Jenny Rainsford
Godolphin James Melville
Mae Lilly-Rose Stevens
Party Guest Paul Swaine
Parliament Member Gavin Henderson
Servant Edward Aczel
Lady in Waiting Carolyn Saint-Pé
Nude Pomegranate Thrower John Locke
Footman Wilson Benedito
Courtier Ben English