The Favourite
2018 · 2h 0m · Comedy, Drama, History · Ireland, United Kingdom · Rated R (US)
A bawdy, brilliant triumph.
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.
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Yorgos Lanthimos7.5Smart score
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18th centuryaristocracybritish monarchycousin relationshipdrop diseaseduchessgreat britainlgbtpalace intriguequeenqueen annerabbitrivalrywar of the spanish succession
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