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The Favourite

  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
236K
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POPULARITY
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Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, and Olivia Colman in The Favourite (2018)
In early 18th century England, a troubled Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead. When a new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah and the Queen.
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In early 18th-century England, the status quo at the court is upset when a new servant arrives and endears herself to a frail Queen Anne.In early 18th-century England, the status quo at the court is upset when a new servant arrives and endears herself to a frail Queen Anne.In early 18th-century England, the status quo at the court is upset when a new servant arrives and endears herself to a frail Queen Anne.

  • Director
    • Yorgos Lanthimos
  • Writers
    • Deborah Davis
    • Tony McNamara
  • Stars
    • Olivia Colman
    • Emma Stone
    • Rachel Weisz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    236K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    881
    53
    • Director
      • Yorgos Lanthimos
    • Writers
      • Deborah Davis
      • Tony McNamara
    • Stars
      • Olivia Colman
      • Emma Stone
      • Rachel Weisz
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 462Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 186 wins & 355 nominations total

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    The Favourite: Regardez-Moi! (French Subtitled)
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    Emma Stone in The Favourite (2018)
    Rachel Weisz and Olivia Colman in The Favourite (2018)
    Olivia Colman in The Favourite (2018)
    Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone in The Favourite (2018)
    Emma Stone and Olivia Colman in The Favourite (2018)
    Emma Stone in The Favourite (2018)
    Nicholas Hoult, James Smith, and Olivia Colman in The Favourite (2018)
    Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, and Joe Alwyn in The Favourite (2018)
    Olivia Colman in The Favourite (2018)
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    Rachel Weisz and Olivia Colman in The Favourite (2018)
    Emma Stone in The Favourite (2018)

    Cast65

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    Olivia Colman
    Olivia Colman
    • Queen Anne
    Emma Stone
    Emma Stone
    • Abigail
    Rachel Weisz
    Rachel Weisz
    • Lady Sarah
    Nicholas Hoult
    Nicholas Hoult
    • Harley
    Emma Delves
    • Queen's Maid
    Faye Daveney
    Faye Daveney
    • Sarah's Maid
    Paul Swaine
    • Wanking Man
    Jennifer White
    • Mrs Meg
    Lilly-Rose Stevens
    • Sally
    Denise Mack
    • Kitchen Servant
    James Smith
    James Smith
    • Godolphin
    Mark Gatiss
    Mark Gatiss
    • Lord Marlborough
    Horatio
    • Fastest Duck in the City
    Willem Dalby
    • Central Tory Booker
    Edward Aczel
    • Earl of Stratford
    Carolyn Saint-Pé
    • Madam Tournee
    John Locke
    John Locke
    • Eviction Courtier
    Everal A Walsh
    Everal A Walsh
    • Servant, Upstairs
    • (as Everal Walsh)
    • Director
      • Yorgos Lanthimos
    • Writers
      • Deborah Davis
      • Tony McNamara
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Most of the costumes and wigs were made from scratch. The budget was very tight, so renting them was not feasible. The early 18th century is rarely depicted on film, so few costume houses had much appropriate stock available. Clothes and wigs were custom built, then deconstructed and re-used in other scenes.
    • Goofs
      In the film, Robert Harley is a young man. In real life, he was 47-49 years old during this period. His youthful portrayal is probably inspired by William Pitt the Younger, who became Prime Minister at 24 in 1783.
    • Quotes

      Lady Sarah: Abigail has done this. She does not love you.

      Queen Anne: Because how could anyone? She wants nothing from me. Unlike you.

      Lady Sarah: She wants nothing from you. And yet somehow she is a lady. With 2000 a year, and Harley sits on your knee most nights.

      Queen Anne: I wish you could love me as she does!

      Lady Sarah: You wish me to lie to you? "Oh you look like an angel fallen from heaven, your majesty." No. Sometimes, you look like a badger. And you can rely on me to tell you.

      Queen Anne: Why?

      Lady Sarah: Because I will not lie! That is love!

    • Crazy credits
      "Fastest Duck in the City : Horatio"
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Early Oscar Contenders You NEED to See (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 7 in B - Flat Major, I. Largo
      Composed by George Frideric Handel

      Performed by Alexander Titov & Orchestra

      Classical Music Studio, St Petersburg

      Courtesy of Cugate Ltd.

    User reviews1.3K

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    Wow!!
    In early 18th century, the friendship between Anne, first Queen of Great Britain and Lady Sarah Churchill, the wife of the Duke of Marlborough, was very close and then deteriorated because of their differing political views and the growing influence of another favorite, Abigail Masham. The film focuses on the rivalry between these 2 women, Abigail and Sarah: lousy tricks, alliances, treacheries, ground shiftings, sex, ... Everything is allowed to obtain the favors of the queen!

    The actors, the photography, the costumes, the 18th century atmosphere despite voluntary anachronisms, the rhythm, the dialogues, the soundtrack, ... This is an excellent achievement. Smart, dark, irreverent, cruel and immoral.
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    • FrenchEddieFelson
    • Feb 19, 2019

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sủng Ái
    • Filming locations
      • Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK(main location)
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Film4
      • Waypoint Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,366,783
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $422,410
      • Nov 25, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $95,918,706
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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