
Nicholas Hoult

Yorgos Lanthimos
Scarlet Films Element Pictures Arcana Studio Film4 Productions Waypoint Entertainment
Fox Searchlight Pictures
R
120 minutes
Set in Britain in the early 1700s, The Favorite follows Abigail Hill, a young woman who comes to the court of Queen Anne looking for work. Her older cousin, Sarah Churchill, is the queen's confidante and advisor, a position with Abigail covets. As Abigail begins to vie for the queen's affections, she and Sarah descend into a bitter rivalry that threatens to destroy both women completely. Emma Stone stars as Abigail, alongside Olivia Coleman and Rachel Weisz.
Armed with Lanthimos' trademark weirdness and three great lead performances, The Favourite is a truly unique spin on the typical royal court drama.