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The Favourite (2018) runs 2 h, is rated R in the US and averages 7.5 from 6,115 TMDB members. 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
2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
History, Comedy, Drama
Released
November 23, 2018
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 from 6,115 votes
Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring
Emma Stone, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.History and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is The Favourite?
The Favourite is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Favourite rated?
The Favourite is rated R in the US.
Is The Favourite a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. History and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Favourite?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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