The Favourite (2018)
Royal cousins scheme and backstab for power in a darkly comic, intimate, and gritty 18th-century court.
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.
How intense is The Favourite?
The Favourite has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What The Favourite feels like
- Tone
- campydarkly comicsatiricalintimategritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream The Favourite
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Is The Favourite for you?
Is The Favourite scary?
No. The Favourite is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Favourite gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Favourite sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Favourite OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Favourite?
The Favourite runs 2h.
Where can I stream The Favourite?
The Favourite is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Favourite have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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