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the favourite (2018)

the favourite
The Favourite
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History
Documentary

Release Date
November 23, 2018
Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Cast
Olivia Colman , Rachel Weisz , Emma Delves , Faye Daveney , Emma Stone , Paul Swaine
Runtime
120
Main Genre
History
Writers
Deborah Davis , Tony McNamara
Tagline
A Film By Yorgos Lanthimos

Summary

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.

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