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Overview
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.
Director
Josie Rourke
Production
Focus Features
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$46,712,809
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










