The Favourite
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.
Critics Sentiment
Anne forces Abigail to kneel after rabbit abuse
Anne exiles Sarah based on embezzlement accusations
The film drops from its peak rivalry dynamics to a slower exile sequence before surging to its haunting, critically acclaimed finale.
The Favourite builds steadily from its whimsical opening through increasingly dark power struggles that critics found riveting. The film peaks during the central rivalry between Abigail and Sarah, with reviewers praising the twisted humor and brilliant performances. While some found the final act slightly uneven, critics universally acclaimed the disturbing and memorable conclusion.
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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
Emma Delves
Queen's Maid
Faye Daveney
Sarah's Maid
Paul Swaine
Wanking Man
Jennifer White
Mrs. Meg
Lilly-Rose Stevens
Sally
Denise Mack
Kitchen Servant
Willem Dalby
Central Tory Booker
Edward Aczel
Earl of Stratford
Carolyn Saint-Pé
Madame Tournée
John Locke
Eviction Courtier
Everal Walsh
Servant, Upstairs
Timothy Innes
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Crew
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