Is The Favourite appropriate for children?

# The Favourite - Parental Guide "The Favourite" is an R-rated period drama with strong language and violence that's not suitable for children. It contains moderate sexual content and some disturbing imagery. The film's mature themes and crude humor are intended for adult audiences only.

What age is The Favourite suitable for?

Our verdict for The Favourite is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Favourite safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2018

Rating

Genre

History, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Emma Stone

Abigail

Olivia Colman

Queen Anne

Rachel Weisz

Lady Sarah

Nicholas Hoult

Harley

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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