The Favourite

In the early-18th century, sickly British monarch Queen Anne (Best Actress Oscar-winner Olivia Colman) engages in a secret affair with Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz), a trusted adviser with a great deal of influence over matters of state. Their relationship is threatened by the arrival of Sarah’s cousin--former aristocrat Abigail Masham (Emma Stone)--who attempts to position herself close to the Queen in an effort to work her way back into society’s upper crust. Lavish mix of comedy and drama co-stars Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn. 119 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.