Mary Queen of Scots Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 7, 2019

Mary Queen of Scots

Release Date: Friday, December 7, 2018 Theaters

Director: Josie Rourke

Starring: Margot Robbie • Saoirse Ronan • Martin Compston • Jack Lowden • Joe Alwyn

R Biography N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth 1. Each young Queen beholds her “sister” in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents 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 the English throne, threatening Elizabeth’s sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones – and change the course of history.

Biography Drama

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Who stars in Mary Queen of Scots – Cast List

Margot Robbie
... Queen Elizabeth

Wuthering Heights, The Wolf of Wall Street
Saoirse Ronan
... Mary Stuart

The Outrun, Lady Bird
M
Martin Compston
... Earl of Bothwel

The Hunter’s Prayer, Sister
Jack Lowden
... Lord Darnley

Ella McCay, Tornado
Joe Alwyn
Hamnet, The Brutalist
B
Brendan Coyle
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Dragonkeeper
David Tennant
The Thursday Murder Club, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Guy Pearce
Lookout, Lawless
G
Gemma Chan
... Bess of Hardwick

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Who is making Mary Queen of Scots – Crew List

The film's writer Beau Willimon last penned The Ides of March and A Tale of Two Cities.

Director: Josie Rourke
Screenwriter: Beau Willimon
Producers: Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Debra Hayward
Melanie Johansson

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Working Title Films

Production – What we know about the Mary Queen of Scots

Key Facts

The filmmaking team for Mary, Queen of Scots includes Academy Award winners costume designer Alexandra Byrne, make-up and hair designer Jenny Shircore and editor Chris Dickens, Emmy award winner production designer James Merifield and BAFTA award winner director of photography John Mathieson (8/17/17).
Based on the 2004 biography by John Guy, The True Life Of Mary Stuart.
Originally set to start shooting in April 2008 with Scarlett Johansson starring (1/11/08, updated 4/21/17).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2018

Completed

Changed Mary Queen of Scots movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2017

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Filming has begun on location in England and Scotland.

Jun 2017

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Filming this summer.

Apr 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Film has yet to be greenlit, but sources told Variety things are headed in the right direction.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for some violence and sexuality
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Mary Queen of Scots Trailers and Clips

Mary Queen of Scots

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Mary Queen of Scots Release Date: When was the film released?

Mary Queen of Scots was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, December 7 , 2018. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, Dumplin' and Back Roads.

Mary Queen of Scots DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Mary Queen of Scots is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, February 26, 2019. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Mary Queen of Scots today on Amazon.

Mary Queen of Scots Digital Release Date

Mary Queen of Scots is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Monday, August 26, 2019. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.