# The Favourite (2018)

> A caustic royal-court triangle turns desire, class mobility, and political influence into weapons in the court of Queen Anne.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/245995

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: History, Comedy, Drama
- Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
- Cast: Emma Stone, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, James Smith, Jenny Rainsford
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5083738/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: caustic, witty, profane, arthouse movie night, historical drama evening

## Synopsis

A darkly comedic tale of ambition and rivalry in the court of a frail queen.

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