
The Favourite
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
Produced by Waypoint Entertainment, Element Pictures
A darkly comic, visually sumptuous period drama about power, desire, and manipulation within the intimate triangle of a needy monarch and two ambitious women vying for her affection.
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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Is The Favourite one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 99% of films.
Is The Favourite scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Does The Favourite end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The Favourite sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is The Favourite violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Favourite easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like The Favourite
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Favourite
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Favourite, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Favourite, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































