The Favourite

With the English and French at war, the frail but intimidating Queen Anne occupies her throne as close friend Lady Sarah governs the country in her name. But while Sarah is busy handling the war, a charming new servant threatens to take her place as the Queen’s closest companion., In 18th century England, the friendship between the failing Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) and her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz) who governs state matters in her stead, is stirred by the arrival of ambitious servant Abigail Masham (Emma Stone). Taken in by Sarah at first because of her charm, Abigail slowly endears herself to the Queen, at Sarah’s expense. Bitter resentment ensues, culminating in a behind-the-scenes rivalry between Abigail and Sarah as to who will become the Queen’s court favorite. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos., The friendship between the failing Queen Anne and her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of ambitious servant Abigail Masham, who slowly endears herself to the Queen, at Sarah’s expense. Bitter resentment ensues, culminating in a behind-the-scenes rivalry between Abigail and Sarah as to who will become the Queen’s court favorite.