The Favourite
2018, English. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
A bawdy, brilliant triumph.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Favourite
The Favourite isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 November 2018
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Tony McNamara, Deborah Davis
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $96M
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The Favourite: quick answers
Is The Favourite worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 6,117 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Favourite?
The Favourite runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Favourite have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Favourite. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Favourite parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Favourite is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Favourite on?
The Favourite isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Favourite?
If you liked The Favourite, try The Madness of King George, Chimes at Midnight, Savage House.
Who directed The Favourite?
The Favourite (2018) was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Emma Stone, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz.