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Mary Queen of Scots

Name: Mary Queen of Scots
Director: Josie Rourke
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2018-12-07
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, David Tennant, Guy Pearce

2018 · 2h 4m · Drama, History

IMDb 6.3 Metacritic 60

If you're craving prestige historical drama with throne intrigue and powerful female leads, absolutely watch it—the Mary vs. Elizabeth dynamic is inherently gripping, and this 2018 film has solid production values and strong performances to back up the juicy plot. Skip it only if you can't stomach tragic period pieces or need constant action over political scheming.

Plot

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.

Director: Josie Rourke

Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, David Tennant, Guy Pearce

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