The Favorite (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, The Favorite is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Jack Smight, running about 104 minutes. “He stole her innocence. She stole his heart....and his empire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A French girl is kidnapped and sold as slave to the sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
Who’s in it. The Favorite stars F. Murray Abraham as Abdul Hamid, Maud Adams as Sineperver, Amber O'Shea as Aimée Dubucq de Rivéry and James Michael Gregary as Selim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Favorite has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Favorite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Favorite tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Favorite (1989)?
- In US, The Favorite is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Favorite worth watching?
- The Favorite holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Favorite?
- The Favorite stars F. Murray Abraham, Maud Adams, Amber O'Shea, James Michael Gregary and Ron Dortch.
- When was The Favorite released?
- The Favorite was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.