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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDirected by Josie Rourke, this 2018 historical drama dramatizes the 16th-century rivalry between two queens whose competing claims set Scotland and England on a collision course. Returning from France to reclaim her throne, one monarch becomes both kin and threat to the other, with betrayals, rebellions, and hard political choices shaping their parallel fates. Stately and somber in tone, the film examines power, gender, and the personal cost of rule. It will appeal to viewers who enjoy period dramas grounded in court intrigue and tragedy. Its MagicMovieScore is 6.6.
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Trailer
Top 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
James McArdle
James, Earl of Moray
Ismael Cruz Cordova
David Rizzio
1,934 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.07 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
December 7, 2018
Runtime
2h 4m
Rating
R
Genres
Drama, History
Director