Yorgos Lanthimos’s wicked period comedy – two cousins scheming for the favour of a frail Queen Anne – was filmed in the grand English country houses of Hertfordshire, above all the stately Hatfield House.
Where was The Favourite filmed?
The Favourite was filmed in England – largely at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.
Every The Favourite location, explained
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The palace – Hatfield House
Queen Anne’s court used the stately Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.
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The kitchens – Hampton Court
The Tudor kitchens used Hampton Court Palace near London.
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Oxford – the city
Some scenes used Oxford, England.
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Georgian England
The film recreates the court of Queen Anne in early-1700s England.
Planning a visit
Hatfield House in Hertfordshire – the film’s grand palace – is a real, visitable stately home.
The Favourite Fun Facts
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Filmed at Hatfield House The court used the stately Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.
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Fish-eye lenses The film’s wide, distorting lenses became a talking point.
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Colman's Oscar Olivia Colman won Best Actress as Queen Anne.
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A period comedy The film is a sharp, bawdy court comedy.
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A Lanthimos film Yorgos Lanthimos brought his offbeat style to the period drama.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Favourite filmed?
In England – largely at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.
Is it set in England?
Yes – at the court of Queen Anne.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Hatfield House and Hampton Court are visitable.
Who stars in it?
Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz.
When was it released?
2018.
