Movie
Mary Queen of Scots
Bow to No One
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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Synopsis
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.
More about Mary Queen of Scots
Cast
Saoirse RonanMary Stuart
Margot RobbieQueen Elizabeth I
Jack LowdenLord Darnley
David TennantJohn Knox
Guy PearceWilliam Cecil
Gemma ChanBess of Hardwick
James McArdleJames, Earl of Moray
Ismael Cruz CordovaDavid RizzioCredits
- Directed by
- Josie Rourke
- Written by
- Beau Willimon
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $46.7M
Production
Focus FeaturesUnited States
Working Title FilmsUnited Kingdom
3dot ProductionsUnited States
Perfect World PicturesUnited States
