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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🔍 Search on JustWatch →Mary Queen of Scots has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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Released in 2018, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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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
Martin Compston
Earl of Bothwell
Joe Alwyn
Robert Dudley
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