Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Metacritic60/100
1,970 audience votes
Key crew
- Josie RourkeDirector
- Beau WillimonScreenplay
- Max RichterOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Saoirse RonanMary Stuart
- Margot RobbieQueen Elizabeth I
- Jack LowdenLord Darnley
- David TennantJohn Knox
- Guy PearceWilliam Cecil
- Gemma ChanBess of Hardwick
- James McArdleJames, Earl of Moray
- Ismael Cruz CordovaDavid Rizzio
- Martin CompstonEarl of Bothwell
- Joe AlwynRobert Dudley
- Brendan CoyleEarl of Lennox
- Ian HartLord Maitland
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Themes
based on novel or bookscotlandcousinroyal familybiographyqueen elizabeth itudorfemale prisonerburlesquecousin relationshipwoman director16th century
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