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Mary Queen of Scots

R20182h 4mJosie Rourke
IMDb 6.3 · Metacritic 60

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"Bow to No One"

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.

DramaHistory
Based On Novel Or BookScotlandCousinRoyal FamilyBiographyQueen Elizabeth ITudorFemale PrisonerBurlesqueCousin Relationship

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mary Queen of Scots (2018) about?

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.

Who stars in Mary Queen of Scots?

Mary Queen of Scots stars Saoirse Ronan (Mary Stuart), Margot Robbie (Queen Elizabeth I), Jack Lowden (Lord Darnley), David Tennant (John Knox), Guy Pearce (William Cecil). The film was directed by Josie Rourke.

How long is Mary Queen of Scots?

Mary Queen of Scots has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is Mary Queen of Scots worth watching?

Mary Queen of Scots holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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