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Mary Queen of Scots (2018)

07/12/2018 (GB)Drama, History2h 4m
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Saoirse Ronan

      Saoirse Ronan

      Mary Stuart

    2. Margot Robbie

      Margot Robbie

      Queen Elizabeth I

    3. Jack Lowden

      Jack Lowden

      Lord Darnley

    4. Joe Alwyn

      Joe Alwyn

      Robert Dudley

    5. David Tennant

      David Tennant

      John Knox

    6. Guy Pearce

      Guy Pearce

      William Cecil

    7. Gemma Chan

      Gemma Chan

      Bess of Hardwick

    8. Martin Compston

      Martin Compston

      Earl of Bothwell

    9. Ismael Cruz Cordova

      Ismael Cruz Cordova

      David Rizzio

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    A review by John Chard

    3.0
    Written by John Chard on Apr 5, 2020

    We have a scourge upon our land. 'Tis worse than pestilence and famine. 'Tis a woman with a crown. Mary Stuart's (Saoirse Ronan) attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie), Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution. Directed by Josie Rourke and written by Beau Willimon and John Guy, Mary Queen of Scots is the latest in a long line of historical costumers that fudge history to suit heir own ends. From a technical standpoint it's top draw, design, costuming and lead acting performances are quality - though Mary herself ends up b...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$25,000,000.00

    Revenue$46,712,809.00

    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • scotland
    • cousin
    • royal family
    • biography
    • queen elizabeth i
    • tudor
    • female prisoner
    • burlesque
    • cousin relationship
    • woman director
    • 16th century
    • british monarchy
    • house of stuart
    • apathetic