The Favourite (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2018, The Favourite is a comedy, thriller, drama and history film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, running about 119 minutes. “It's fun to be Queen sometimes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Favourite stars Olivia Colman as Queen Anne, Emma Stone as Abigail Hill, Rachel Weisz as Lady Sarah and Nicholas Hoult as Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Favourite has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $95.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Favourite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Favourite tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Favourite (2018)?
- In US, The Favourite is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Favourite worth watching?
- The Favourite holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Favourite?
- The Favourite stars Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult and Joe Alwyn.
- When was The Favourite released?
- The Favourite was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.