National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies vs The Favourite
National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7.5/10 for The Favourite). The Favourite is the shorter watch at 2h compared with 2h 15m. The Favourite is the older of the two (2018 against 2023). Both are comedy, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies
The Favourite| National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies | The Favourite | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2018 |
| Length | 2h 15m | 2h |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, History | Comedy, Drama, History |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Director | Jeremy Herrin | Yorgos Lanthimos |
| Main cast | Sam Otto, David Harewood, Zachary Quinto, Clare Foster, Syrus Lowe | Mark Gatiss, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult |
Synopsis
National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies
In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal. During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation.
The Favourite
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.
Where to watch
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