The Favourite

2018 · directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

Rating

85/100

Hit

yes

Prestige lists

Criterion

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.

The Favourite (2018), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, rates 85/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Emma Stone
• Olivia Colman
• Rachel Weisz
• Nicholas Hoult
• Joe Alwyn
• Mark Gatiss
• James Smith
• Jenny Rainsford
• Emma Delves
• Faye Daveney

Crew

• Robbie Ryan — Director of Photography
• Yorgos Mavropsaridis — Editor
• Deborah Davis — Writer
• Tony McNamara — Writer

More from Yorgos Lanthimos

1. Poor Things (2023) — 86/100 · hit
2. The Lobster (2015) — 80/100 · hit
3. Dogtooth (2009) — 79/100
4. The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) — 76/100
5. Bugonia (2025) — 76/100
6. Alps (2011) — 66/100

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