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The Favourite (2018)

R | | Biography, History | 23 November 2018 (USA)
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In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne (Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Weisz) governs the country in her stead. When a new servant Abigail (Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.

Director:

Yorgos Lanthimos

Writers:

Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara

Stars:

Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Delves | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Olivia Colman ... Queen Anne
Rachel Weisz ... Lady Sarah
Emma Delves Emma Delves ... Queen's Maid
Faye Daveney Faye Daveney ... Sarah's Maid
Emma Stone ... Abigail
Paul Swaine Paul Swaine ... Wanking Man
Jennifer White Jennifer White ... Mrs. Meg
LillyRose Stevens LillyRose Stevens ... Sally
Denise Mack Denise Mack ... Kitchen Servant
James Smith ... Godolphin
Mark Gatiss ... Lord Marlborough
Horatio Horatio ... Fatest Duck in the City
Willem Dalby ... Central Tory Booker
Edward Aczel Edward Aczel ... Earl of Stratford
Carolyn Saint-Pé ... Madame Tournée
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Storyline

Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing and Abigail sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic roots. As the politics of war become quite time consuming for Sarah, Abigail steps into the breach to fill in as the Queen's companion. Their burgeoning friendship gives her a chance to fulfill her ambitions and she will not let woman, man, politics or rabbit stand in her way. Written by Fox Searchlight Pictures

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Biography | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity and language.

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Country:

Ireland | UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 November 2018 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Favourite See more »

Filming Locations:

Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Element Pictures,Scarlet Films,Film4 See more »
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1.85 : 1
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This will be the second film collaboration of director Yorgos Lanthimos and actress Olivia Colman after The Lobster (2015). See more »

Quotes

Queen Anne: Some wounds do not close; I have many such.
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