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2018 · 120 min · R

The Favourite

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · History, Comedy, Drama

The Favourite (2018) is a History film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos set in London during the early modern era. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption, betrayal, and love & longing run throughout.

Cinematography
Robbie Ryan
Cast
Emma StoneOlivia ColmanRachel WeiszNicholas HoultJoe AlwynMark GatissJames SmithJenny Rainsford

The world of this film

Setting

Where
London
Setting
Urban
When
Early Modern

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayalLove & Longing
Tone
Darkly ComicSatiricalTense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Historical Fiction

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