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The Favourite

R Released Dec 14, 2018 2h 0m Comedy Drama TRAILER for List
93% Tomatometer 431 Reviews 70% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, and her close friend Lady Sarah governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing, and Abigail sees a chance to return to her aristocratic roots.
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The Favourite sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext - and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars.

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Molly Haskell Film Comment Magazine It's a dark view, but dark views, like sunny views, have to come from somewhere. Where is Lanthimos's dark sun? I don't know, but I'll definitely keep watching. Feb 27, 2020 Full Review Cate Young indieWire Yorgos Lanthimos' dryly funny historical feature is all about power, and that means literally wearing the pants in a strange time. Mar 10, 2019 Full Review Jourdain Searles Bitch Media In the end, The Favourite is a haunting reminder of the limits of control. Feb 23, 2019 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film The Favourite is a wild and hilarious romp that is equal parts everything I love about Yorgos Lanthimos, but it’s also quite unique and different for him as well. Aug 7, 2024 Full Review Calum Cooper Source (Scotland) In between its stylish costumes and jovial soundtrack is a film with plenty to say on power, and how it’s most suited to the merciless and the conniving rather than the good natured. Rated: 4/5 Jul 14, 2024 Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film Yorgos Lanthimos’ trip to 18th century England is so irreverent in its jabs at the power dynamics of high society that I half expected to see cameo appearances by the cast of Monty Python. Jul 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dionisis T Scary good for a Giorgos Lanthimos film, beautiful and definitely one of his I would like to see again in the future for sure! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Aurora W Brilliant absolutely Brilliant Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/11/24 Full Review Mason M I'm not sure if I liked The Favorite, but it was a very interesting film and I'm glad that I watched it. Beautifully shot and looks amazing on the big screen with it's fish eye lense shots and the seemingly yellow candlelight during the night scenes. Nevertheless it's also a very rough watch that I probably won't want to watch again. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review MA k Great acting overall, the costumes where amazing but it was quite boring from time to time. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/17/24 Full Review Ilse B Terrible....the Queen and her daughter!!!?? Oh my goodness how absolutely scandalous!!! Britain should be ashamed of their history!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Zion J An absolutely amazing film with three amazing stars and a masterful director which is Yorgos, it’s an absolute must-see for this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, and her close friend Lady Sarah governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing, and Abigail sees a chance to return to her aristocratic roots.
Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Producer
Yorgos Lanthimos, Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday
Screenwriter
Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara
Distributor
Fox Searchlight
Production Co
Film4, Waypoint Entertainment
Rating
R (Nudity|Language|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 14, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$34.2M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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