National Theatre Live: Nye vs The Favourite
The Favourite has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6/10 for National Theatre Live: Nye). The Favourite is the shorter watch at 2h compared with 2h 26m. The Favourite is the older of the two (2018 against 2024). Both are comedy, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
National Theatre Live: Nye
The Favourite| National Theatre Live: Nye | The Favourite | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2018 |
| Length | 2h 26m | 2h |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, History | Comedy, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Ireland |
| Director | Rufus Norris | Yorgos Lanthimos |
| Main cast | Michael Sheen, Sharon Small, Stephanie Jacob, Tony Jayawardena, Daniel Hawksford | Mark Gatiss, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult |
Synopsis
National Theatre Live: Nye
Confronted with death, National Health Service founder Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Winston Churchill.
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.
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