The Favorite
Arcana (2018)
Biography, Comedy, Drama, History, Queer Themes/Interest
In Collection
#1497
8*
Seen ItYes
(3/8/2019 Home)
02453522706
IMDB   7.6
120 mins USA / English
DVD 
Emma Stone Abigail Masham
Rachel Weisz Sarah Churchill
Nicholas Hoult Robert Harley
Olivia Colman Queen Anne
Joe Alwyn Masham
Jenny Rainsford Mae
James Smith Godolphin
Carolyn Saint-Pé Madame Tounée
Mark Gatiss
Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Producer Ed Guiney
Ceci Dempsey
Cinematography Robbie Ryan


In 18th century England, 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.
Edition Details
Release Date 2018
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
References
Lists ‡ Rotten Tomatoes: 200 Best LGBT Movies of All Time
Rotten Critics Rating % (2021) 6
Rotten Best Queer #1-200 (2021) 6

Notes
While the historic accuracy of all the details are not true, the arc apparently captures the flavor. Well acted and filme.