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Mary Queen of Scots

  • 20182018
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  • 2h 4m
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Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie in Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
Mary Stuart's (Saoirse Ronan) attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England (Margot Robbie), finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution. Now playing in select theaters, everywhere Dec. 21.
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Mary Stuart's (Saoirse Ronan's) attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie), Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.Mary Stuart's (Saoirse Ronan's) attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie), Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.Mary Stuart's (Saoirse Ronan's) attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie), Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
49K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,849
191
  • Director
    • Josie Rourke
  • Writers
    • Beau Willimon(screenplay by)
    • John Guy(based on the book "Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart" by)
  • Stars
    • Saoirse Ronan
    • Margot Robbie
    • Jack Lowden
Top credits
  • Director
    • Josie Rourke
  • Writers
    • Beau Willimon(screenplay by)
    • John Guy(based on the book "Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart" by)
  • Stars
    • Saoirse Ronan
    • Margot Robbie
    • Jack Lowden
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 595User reviews
    • 236Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 8 wins & 32 nominations total

    Videos19

    Playing Everywhere Dec. 21
    Trailer 1:01
    Playing Everywhere Dec. 21
    International Trailer
    Trailer 2:30
    International Trailer
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:29
    Trailer #1
    My Husband
    Clip 0:51
    My Husband
    What Of Us
    Clip 0:39
    What Of Us
    Its Successor
    Clip 0:51
    Its Successor
    Throne Of England
    Clip 1:08
    Throne Of England
    Withdraw From Court
    Clip 0:55
    Withdraw From Court
    Margot Robbie
    Interview 9:28
    Margot Robbie
    Saoirse Ronan
    Interview 6:27
    Saoirse Ronan
    Josie Rourke
    Interview 6:03
    Josie Rourke
    Joe Alwyn
    Interview 4:19
    Joe Alwyn

    Photos236

    Saoirse Ronan in Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
    Margot Robbie, Grace Molony, and Georgia Burnell in Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
    Ian Hart, Saoirse Ronan, Jack Lowden, and James McArdle in Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
    Saoirse Ronan in Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
    Saoirse Ronan in Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
    Margot Robbie, Josie Rourke, and Joe Alwyn in Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
    Joe Alwyn at an event for Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
    Joe Alwyn at an event for Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
    Joe Alwyn at an event for Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
    Josie Rourke at an event for Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
    Lolita Chakrabarti and Adrian Lester at an event for Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
    Saoirse Ronan at an event for Mary Queen of Scots (2018)

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    Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan
    • Mary Stuartas Mary Stuart
    Margot Robbie
    Margot Robbie
    • Queen Elizabeth Ias Queen Elizabeth I
    Jack Lowden
    Jack Lowden
    • Henry Darnleyas Henry Darnley
    Joe Alwyn
    Joe Alwyn
    • Robert Dudleyas Robert Dudley
    Angela Bain
    Angela Bain
    • Snuffer Womanas Snuffer Woman
    Richard Cant
    Richard Cant
    • Thomas Andrewsas Thomas Andrews
    Guy Rhys
    • Earl of Kentas Earl of Kent
    Thom Petty
    • Earl of Shrewsburyas Earl of Shrewsbury
    Izuka Hoyle
    Izuka Hoyle
    • Mary Setonas Mary Seton
    John Ramm
    • Bullas Bull
    Simon Russell Beale
    Simon Russell Beale
    • Robert Bealeas Robert Beale
    Abby Cassidy
    • Fotheringhay Gentlewomanas Fotheringhay Gentlewoman
    Shalisha James-Davis
    • Fotheringhay Gentlewomanas Fotheringhay Gentlewoman
    Maria Dragus
    Maria Dragus
    • Mary Flemingas Mary Fleming
    Eileen O'Higgins
    Eileen O'Higgins
    • Mary Beatonas Mary Beaton
    Liah O'Prey
    Liah O'Prey
    • Mary Livingstonas Mary Livingston
    Greg Miller Burns
    Greg Miller Burns
    • Thomas Hepburnas Thomas Hepburn
    Aneurin Pascoe
    Aneurin Pascoe
    • John Hepburnas John Hepburn
    • Director
      • Josie Rourke
    • Writers
      • Beau Willimon(screenplay by)
      • John Guy(based on the book "Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart" by)
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    Storyline

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    This movie explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart (Saoirse Ronan). Queen of France at sixteen and widowed at eighteen, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But England is under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie), who wishes the reduce the perceived threat from Mary. Each young Queen beholds her "sister" in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female rulers in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to succeed to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones - and change the course of history. —Focus Features
    • stabbing
    • protestant
    • murder
    • sword
    • battle
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    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some violence and sexuality
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The first time Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie saw each other in character was during the scene where they meet for the first time. They rehearsed separately, and Robbie's scenes were completed the day Ronan began hers.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the film, Elizabeth's title is stated as "Queen of England and Wales." Wales has never been an autonomous kingdom, and no English monarch has used that title. Elizabeth I would have claimed the title "Queen of England, France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith."
    • Quotes

      John Knox: We have a scourge upon our land. 'Tis worse than pestilence and famine. 'Tis a woman with a crown.

    • Connections
      Featured in Front Row: Episode #3.3 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Les Poules Huppées
      Written by Gilles Chabenat

      Arranged by William Lyons

    User reviews595

    Review
    Top review
    nice
    After so many adaptations, really good, this film says just nothing. Except costumes, landscapes and cinematography. It is not a sin. But the purpose of it seems reduced at political correctness and its basic virtue is to give a reasonable Elizabeth I by Margot Robbie and to propose Saoirse Ronan as Mary Stuart, after the brilliant Vanessa Redgrave. Short, a nice film, not special but using the fair "spices" for be a decent one.
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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Instagram
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Gaelic
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Las dos reinas
    • Filming locations
      • Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Perfect World Pictures
      • Working Title Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,468,499
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $194,777
      • Dec 9, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $46,712,809
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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