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The Favourite

In 18th-century England, a sudden arrival at court upsets the established order when a new servant wins the affection of a frail Queen Anne.

In 18th century England, a fragile Queen Anne rules alongside her trusted advisor Lady Sarah, who manages the country while tending to Anne's health and temper. A new servant, Abigail, charms Sarah and becomes her protégée, using her wit to advance her own social status.

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Main Cast

Emma Stone Emma Stone Abigail
Olivia Colman Olivia Colman Queen Anne
Rachel Weisz Rachel Weisz Lady Sarah
Nicholas Hoult Nicholas Hoult Harley
Joe Alwyn Joe Alwyn Masham
Mark Gatiss Mark Gatiss Lord Marlborough
James Smith James Smith Godolphin
Jenny Rainsford Jenny Rainsford Mae
Emma Delves Emma Delves Queen's Maid
Faye Daveney Faye Daveney Sarah's Maid
Denise Mack Denise Mack Kitchen Servant
John Locke John Locke Eviction Courtier
Everal Walsh Everal Walsh Servant, Upstairs
Basil Eidenbenz Basil Eidenbenz Footman #2
James Melville James Melville Footman #3
Anthony Dougall Anthony Dougall Queen's Doctor
Wilson Mbomio Wilson Mbomio Pigeon Boy
Alfrun Rose Alfrun Rose Kitchen Maid (uncredited)
Keval Shah Keval Shah Wig (uncredited)
Luke Thallon Luke Thallon Abigail's Soldier (uncredited)
Emily Vinnicombe Emily Vinnicombe Courtier (uncredited)
Isaura Barbé-Brown Isaura Barbé-Brown Courtier (uncredited)
Phelim Kelly Phelim Kelly Courtier (uncredited)

Creators

Yorgos Lanthimos Yorgos Lanthimos Director
Tony McNamara Tony McNamara Writer
Deborah Davis Deborah Davis Writer

The Favourite Videos

THE FAVOURITE | The Vision of Yorgos Lanthimos | FOX Searchlight

THE FAVOURITE | The Vision of Yorgos Lanthimos | FOX Searchlight

THE FAVOURITE | Full Court: The Cast Ensemble | FOX Searchlight

THE FAVOURITE | Full Court: The Cast Ensemble | FOX Searchlight

Olivia Colman, Emma Stone & Rachel Weisz on The Favourite | Film4 Interview Special

Olivia Colman, Emma Stone & Rachel Weisz on The Favourite | Film4 Interview Special

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THE FAVOURITE | "Shooting" Clip| FOX Searchlight

Info about The Favourite

Studio(s): Waypoint Entertainment, Element Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Dec 21, 2018

Production Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $95,918,706.00

Budget: $15,000,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, Comedy, History

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