Apple TVThe Favourite (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film implicitly critiques aristocratic power and class disparity while exploring female agency and manipulation within a corrupt, patriarchal system, aligning with themes often examined from a left-leaning perspective.
The movie features traditional casting consistent with its 18th-century historical setting, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative, while exploring power dynamics among women, does not explicitly critique traditional identities in a DEI-driven manner.
Secondary
The Favourite offers a complex and central portrayal of same-sex relationships between its powerful female leads. These relationships are depicted with dignity and agency, driving the plot without being framed as inherently problematic. The film's non-judgmental stance, despite the tragic outcomes stemming from power and manipulation, results in a net positive impact.
The film depicts Christianity primarily as a social and political facade within the English court, where characters invoke religious morality for personal gain or to justify their actions. It highlights the hypocrisy and disconnect between stated faith and the ruthless, self-serving behavior of its adherents, rather than affirming the faith's virtues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film accurately portrays the historical genders of its central figures, including Queen Anne, Sarah Churchill, and Abigail Masham, as well as other historical characters. No character established as one gender historically is depicted as a different gender on screen.
The Favourite is a historical drama depicting real figures from 18th-century British history. All major historical characters, including Queen Anne, Sarah Churchill, and Abigail Masham, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their documented historical race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.3
9.1
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