The Favourite 2018

The early 18th century. England is at war with France. Nevertheless, life in the kingdom goes on. The ailing Queen Anne occupies the throne, and the country is effectively ruled by her close friend, Lady Sarah Marlborough. When a young woman named Abigail, a relative of Lady Sarah, arrives at the palace, Lady Sarah initially assigns her to work in the kitchen. But soon the newcomer successfully finds a remedy for the queen’s gout, so Sarah decides to make her her maid. For Abigail, this is a chance to reclaim her aristocratic roots—and it’s best not to stand in her way.