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.
Cast
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
Brendan Coyle
Earl of Lennox
Ian Hart
Lord Maitland
Crew
Josie Rourke
Director
John Mathieson
Director of Photography
Beau Willimon
Screenplay
Max Richter
Original Music Composer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Debra Hayward
Producer
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