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The Favorite

2019Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

Drama
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd3.3/5

A quirky, intriguing drama movie about history and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

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Story

One brother fights for his life, the other fights to be the favorite.

Inspired by the true events of Luke Benjamin Bernard. His spiritual and physical transformation is told through the life of two brothers.

Feels like

  • Baroque Satire
  • Cutting Wit & Dialogue
  • Political Intrigue
  • Dark Comedy
  • Theatrical Performance
  • Historical Fiction
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Visually Distinctive
  • Character Study

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Curtis Graham
Written by
Luke Benjamin Bernard, Melinda Ledman
Produced by
Luke Benjamin Bernard, Kathy Bernard, Daniel Bernard

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Facts

September 13, 2019 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
September 13, 2019
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$630,000
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Favorite?"

Questions about The Favorite

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Favorite?

Pure Flix

In the United States, The Favorite streams on Pure Flix. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Favorite worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.5 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Is The Favorite okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Favorite plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will The Favorite make me laugh?

Funny

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