Mary Queen of Scots

2018 · Directed by Josie Rourke

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: Margot Robbie, Guy Pearce, Saoirse Ronan, David Tennant, Gemma Chan, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ian Hart, Brendan Coyle, Joe Alwyn, Simon Russell Beale

Rating: 6.6/10 from 1,575 votes