THE FAVOURITE | A Matter of Perspective | FOX Searchlight

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 fulfil her ambitions and she will not let woman, man, politics or rabbit stand in her way.

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A Film By Yorgos Lanthimos
Written by: Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara
Produced by: Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday, Yorgos Lanthimos
Cast: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult , Joe Alwyn, James Smith, Mark Gatiss

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[pondpunya]

The experience watching this film was ... Bizarre... grotesque almost .. truly a one of a kind experience. I love this film... The actors, the script, the costumes, the score ..

[crabstick]

Looooved these performances! Dark and hilarious and...poignant!

[suzylux]

0:53 Ha! She's snoring on MY shoulder...

[adamahmad]

LOOK AT ME! HOW DARE YOU? CLOSE YOUR EYES! Dead!

[luckyspurs]

It's so good.

Any one of Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz or Emma Stone could have won the Oscar.

[parjanyasen]

Oscar and Globe nominations for Best Picture, Director and ALL Three Actresses (Colman as lead and Weisz and Stone as Supporting)

BAFTA nominations for Film, Director, and ALL Three Actresses with possible wins for Colman (Lead) Weisz (Supporting) and Best Picture

[thedudeabides]

That incredible shot of Emma at 1:30 just makes me want to see this film all the more!

[Gavin]

Sarah Churchill is so Fine. Woman goals

[salvadormacais]

If Gaga wins over Olivia Colman I wont be happy

[MsShannruggles]

I am ON *MY SIDE!!
*ALWAYS*!!

HAH!!

[kokijavier]

Underrated movie, this is a precious piece of cinematic work. Perfect in many levels.

[toml]

I believe Olivia Colman will win, her performance is amazing.... I fell asleep half way through the Favorite
but Colman's performance was mersmerizing...

[marianazambrano]

Looks amazing and very interesting delicious. Devious film ... yorgos world .vision claustrophobic and epic....

[Deedee-eesg]

Saw it for the first time last night on C4. Like watching VERSAILLES meets BLACKADDER!!! Terrific cast. Olivia Colman as the Queen is SUPERB. I think it needs a PART TWO!!! Will the Queen reunite with her true love again??!!!

[AmeliaSpitler]

Just the perfect amount of vulgarity. I adore this film.

[marianazambrano]

I love a comedy :-) :-) golden globe nominations for best comedy film, best director, best actress motion picture comedy, supportings actresess, and screenplay predictions

[suzylux]

I hope this movie is every bit as hilarious, cute, awesome and delightful as it looks.

[definitelynottommywiseau]

Emma Stone can do a great English accent. Surprise.

[mangeshgaikwad]

i can't wait to see this movie...

[bambangsudanto]

the most sicko hilarious story about three mad director....definitely