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The Favourite

2018·Movie
2h 0min·R
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , comedy: , but layered, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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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.
Witty Period SatireFemale Power DynamicsBaroque AestheticSharp DialogueDark ComedyPolitical IntrigueStellar Ensemble CastVisually SumptuousCamp & IronyHistorical Drama

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Where can I stream The Favourite?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Favourite from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 65 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Favourite worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Will The Favourite make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is The Favourite good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Favourite a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$96 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $96 million worldwide, 6.4 times its budget.

What tropes does The Favourite use?

Destructive RomanceHappily MarriedAcquired Situational NarcissismTsundereScullery MaidSleeping Their Way to the TopSingle TearBeware the Nice OnesTampering with Food and DrinkAffectionate NicknamePlayful PursuitA Taste of the Lashand 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 tropes for it, including Destructive Romance, Happily Married, and Acquired Situational Narcissism.