Movies About British History

From Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult
Rated R

The Favourite is a 2018 British period comedy-drama directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Set in the early 18th century in England, the film follows the story of two cousins - Abigail Hill, a young woman of humble birth, and Sarah Churchill, the Duchess of Marlborough - and their battle for power and influence over Queen Anne. Abigail is determined to reclaim her place in society and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. As the competition between the two women intensifies, the balance of power in the court begins to shift, leading to a dramatic and unpredictable conclusion.

From Shekhar Kapur, starring Cate Blanchett, Liz Giles, Rod Culbertson, Paul Fox
Rated R

From David Michôd, starring Tom Glynn-Carney, Gábor Czap, Tom Fisher, Edward Ashley
Rated R

From Nicholas Hytner, starring Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Rupert Graves, Amanda Donohoe
Rated PG-13

From Jean-Marc Vallée, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson
Rated PG

From David Mackenzie, starring Chris Pine, Stephen Dillane, Rebecca Robin, Billy Howle
Rated R

From Shekhar Kapur, starring Cate Blanchett, Clive Owen, Geoffrey Rush, Jordi Mollà
Rated PG-13

From Justin Chadwick, starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Jim Sturgess
Rated PG-13

From Josie Rourke, starring Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Joe Alwyn
Rated R