The Favorite
Arcana (2018)
Biography, Comedy, Drama, History, Queer Themes/Interest
In Collection
#1497
8*
Seen ItYes
(3/8/2019 Home)
02453522706
IMDB   7.5
120 mins USA / English
DVD    US - R
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
Rachel Weisz Lady Sarah
Emma Delves Queen's Maid
Faye Daveney Sarah's Maid
Emma Stone Abigail
Paul Swaine Wanking Man
Jennifer White Mrs Meg
LillyRose Stevens Sally
Denise Mack Kitchen Servant
Mark Gatiss Lord Marlborough
Horatio Fastest Duck in the City
Willem Dalby Central Tory Booker
Edward Aczel Earl of Stratford
Carolyn Saint-Pé Madam Tournee
John Locke Eviction Courtier
Nicholas Hoult Harley
Everal Walsh Servant / Upstairs
Basil Eidenbenz Footman #2
Declan Wyer Footman #4
Anthony Dougall Queen's Doctor
James Melville Footman #3
Timothy Innes Footman #1
Ben English Page #1
Director/Choreographer
Yorgos Lanthimos
Giorgos Lanthimos
Producer Ed Guiney
Ceci Dempsey
Daniel Battsek
Cait Collins
Writer/Composer Deborah Davis
Tony McNamara
Cinematography Robbie Ryan


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.
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.