Mary Queen of Scots

Overview

In 1561, Mary Stuart, widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland, reclaims her rightful throne and menaces the future of Queen Elizabeth I as ruler of England, because she has a legitimate claim to the English throne. Betrayals, rebellions, conspiracies and their own life choices imperil both Queens. They experience the bitter cost of power, until their tragic fate is finally fulfilled.

Movie details

Release date

2018

Runtime

2h 4m

Genres

Drama, History

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Country

United Kingdom, United States of America

Director

Josie Rourke

Production

Focus Features, Working Title, 3dot Productions, Perfect World Pictures

Budget

$25,000,000

Revenue

$46,712,809

Cast

Saoirse Ronan

Mary Stuart

Margot Robbie

Queen Elizabeth I

Jack Lowden

Lord Darnley

David Tennant

John Knox

Guy Pearce

William Cecil

Gemma Chan

Bess of Hardwick