The Favourite (2018)
English biographical film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 120 min
- Released
- 23 November 2018
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Favourite has a runtime of 2 hours (120 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 23 November 2018. It is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Emma Stone, Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Yorgos Lanthimos
- Cast
- Emma Stone, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, James Smith, Jenny Rainsford, Jack Veal
- Cinematography
- Robbie Ryan
- Editing
- Yorgos Mavropsaridis
- Written by
- Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara
- Produced by
- Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday, Yorgos Lanthimos
- Production
- Element Pictures, Film4 Productions
- Distribution
- Searchlight Pictures, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Awards
- Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival; European Film Award for Best Film; European Film Award for Best Comedy; European Film Award for Best Director; European Film Award for Best Actress; European Film Award for Best Cinematographer and 6 more
- Set in
- London, Hatfield House
- Filmed in
- Hatfield House
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 23 November 2018
- First shown
- 30 August 2018 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Favourite?
The Favourite has a runtime of 2 hours, or 120 min.
When did The Favourite release?
The Favourite released on 23 November 2018.
Who directed The Favourite?
The Favourite is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
Who is in the cast of The Favourite?
The cast of The Favourite includes Emma Stone, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn and Mark Gatiss.
Where can I watch The Favourite online?
The Favourite streams on Disney+.
What is The Favourite rated in the US?
The Favourite is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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