Directed by Josie Rourke
2h 4m
Drama
| History
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.
Saoirse Ronan
Mary Stuart
Margot Robbie
Queen Elizabeth I
Jack Lowden
Lord Darnley
Joe Alwyn
Robert Dudley
David Tennant
John Knox
Guy Pearce
William Cecil
Gemma Chan
Bess of Hardwick
Martin Compston
Earl of Bothwell
Ismael Cruz Cordova
David Rizzio
Alicia Brockenbrow
Assistant Director
Sean Bingham
Stunts
Lemuel Black
Stunts
Sean Condren
Stunts
Edward Linard
Stunts
Kate Pakenham
Executive Producer
Russell Balogh
Stunts
Amelia Granger
Executive Producer
Jenny Shircore
Hair Designer