"Olivia Coleman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz are a majestic triumvirate in a period piece that's as tragic as it is hilarious."
- Michael Nordine, Indiewire
"It's a perfectly cut diamond of a movie - a finely executed, coldly entertaining entry in the genre of savage, misanthropic, baroque costume drama." - Owen Gleiberman, Variety
"A feast." - David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
NOMINEE - Golden Globes: Best Screenplay, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz), Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
WINNER - Golden Globes: Best Performance by an Actress (Olivia Coleman)
NOMINEE - Screen Actors Guild: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz), Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (Olivia Coleman)
WINNER - AFI Awards: Movie of the Year
WINNER - British Independent Film Awards: Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress
In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Coleman) occupies her throne, and her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail (Emma Stone), arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing, and Abigail sees a chance to return to her aristocratic roots. Directed by the wickedly clever Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster, Dogtooth).