The Favourite In 18th century England, 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. Details Casts Title The Favourite Release Date 2018-11-20 Runtime 01 Hours 59 Minutes Genres Drama History Comedy Production Companies Waypoint Entertainment, Element Pictures, Scarlet Films, Film4 Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures Production Countries Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America Olivia Colman... Queen Anne... Emma Stone... Abigail Hill... Rachel Weisz... Sarah Churchill... Nicholas Hoult... Robert Harley... Joe Alwyn... Samuel Masham... Mark Gatiss... John Churchill... Jenny Rainsford... Mae... James Smith... Sidney Godolphin... Tim Ingall... Lord Bingley... LillyRose Stevens... Sally... Liam Fleming... Kevin... Carolyn Saint-Pé... Madame Tounée... Jennifer White... Mrs White... Edward Aczel... Earl of Stratford... Wilson Radjou-Pujalte... Pigeon Boy... Timothy Innes... Footman #1... Basil Eidenbenz... Footman #2... James Melville... Footman #3... Declan Wyer... Footman #4... Ben English... Page #1... Peter Brookes... Page #2... Emma Delves... Queen's Maid... Faye Daveney... Sarah's Maid... Anthony Dougall... Queen's Doctor...