The Favourite
“A bawdy, brilliant triumph.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-04
Top Cast
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Emma Stone
Abigail
Olivia Colman
Queen Anne
Rachel Weisz
Lady Sarah
Nicholas Hoult
Harley
Joe Alwyn
Masham
Mark Gatiss
Lord Marlborough
James Smith
Godolphin
Jenny Rainsford
Mae
Emma Delves
Queen's Maid
Faye Daveney
Sarah's Maid
Paul Swaine
Wanking Man
Jennifer White
Mrs. Meg
Lilly-Rose Stevens
Sally
Denise Mack
Kitchen Servant
Willem Dalby
Central Tory Booker
Edward Aczel
Earl of Stratford
Carolyn Saint-Pé
Madame Tournée
John Locke
Eviction Courtier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 DaysTallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 12, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 5, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$95.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.39x
+$80.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yorgos Lanthimos
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony McNamara, Deborah Davis
- Original Title
- The Favourite
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $95.9M
- Production Studios
- Waypoint Entertainment, Element Pictures, Scarlet Films, Film4 Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, TSG Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yorgos Lanthimos
Tony McNamara, Deborah Davis
Stephen Murphy, Sarah Bick, Robbie Ryan, Liane Escorza
Yorgos Mavropsaridis
Daniel Battsek, Rose Garnett, Tony McNamara, Ken Kao, Josh Rosenbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Horton
Stunt Coordinator
Jo McLaren
Stunt Coordinator
Ed Bruce
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tony McNamara
Writer
Deborah Davis
Writer
Lee Magiday
Producer
Yorgos Lanthimos
Director
Ceci Dempsey
Producer
Ed Guiney
Producer
Fiona Crombie
Production Design
Robbie Ryan
Director of Photography
Yorgos Lanthimos
Producer
Yorgos Mavropsaridis
Editor
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Favourite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Favourite 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 directed The Favourite?
The Favourite was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
Who stars in The Favourite?
The principal cast of The Favourite includes Emma Stone, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn.
When was The Favourite released and how long is it?
The Favourite was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Favourite?
The Favourite had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $95.9M at the worldwide box office (6.39 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Favourite?
The Favourite holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).