The Favourite

The Favourite

2018 · 120 min · ★ 7.5 (6K) · History, Comedy, Drama

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.

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · Written by Tony McNamara

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