The Favourite (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) go...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) go...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
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 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
8.4
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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