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Feature film — 2018

Mary Queen of Scots (2018)

6.52h 4mDrama — History

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.

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A high-signal pick with 1,980 votes.

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

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Director: Josie Rourke

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Cast & crew

Saoirse Ronan as Mary Stuart

Saoirse Ronan

Mary Stuart

Margot Robbie as Queen Elizabeth I

Margot Robbie

Queen Elizabeth I

Jack Lowden as Lord Darnley

Jack Lowden

Lord Darnley

David Tennant as John Knox

David Tennant

John Knox

Guy Pearce as William Cecil

Guy Pearce

William Cecil

Gemma Chan as Bess of Hardwick

Gemma Chan

Bess of Hardwick

James McArdle as James, Earl of Moray

James McArdle

James, Earl of Moray

Ismael Cruz Cordova as David Rizzio

Ismael Cruz Cordova

David Rizzio

Martin Compston as Earl of Bothwell

Martin Compston

Earl of Bothwell

Joe Alwyn as Robert Dudley

Joe Alwyn

Robert Dudley

Brendan Coyle as Earl of Lennox

Brendan Coyle

Earl of Lennox

Ian Hart as Lord Maitland

Ian Hart

Lord Maitland

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