Overrated? Most assuredly, but utterly engaging from beginning to end. Not Yorgos' most humorous piece, but technically sound and brilliantly acted. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._
Top Cast
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
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Hugely entertaining film from start to finish, with amazing performances from the three lead women. Emma Stone proves that once again she's not just a pretty face as the conniving and troubled Abigail, Rachel Weisz is always on form as the controlling and vindictive Sarah and Olivia Coleman deserved the Oscar as the childish and sickly Queen Anne. Nicholas Hoult's foppish rogue Harley steals every scene he is…
**_Fans of Yorgos Lanthimos will love it_** > _A setback for women? How can it set women back to prove that women fart and vomit and hate and love and do all the things men do? All human beings are the same. We're all multifaceted, many-layered, disgusting and gorgeous and powerful and weak and filthy and brilliant. That's what's nice. It doesn't make women an old-fashioned thing of delicacy._ - Olivia Colman;…
FAQ about The Favourite
What is The Favourite about?
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.
When was The Favourite released?
The Favourite was released in 2018.
What genres does The Favourite belong to?
The Favourite is categorised as History, Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in The Favourite?
The cast of The Favourite includes Emma Stone, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn.