Mary Queen of Scots
“Bow to No One”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-05
Top Cast
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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
Richard Cant
Thomas Andrews
Guy Rhys
Earl of Kent
Thom Petty
Earl of Shrewsbury
Izuka Hoyle
Mary Seton
John Ramm
Bull
Simon Russell Beale
Robert Beale
Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Fest
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 5, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.87x
+$21.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josie Rourke
- Screenplay & Story
- Beau Willimon
- Original Score
- Max Richter
- Original Title
- Mary Queen of Scots
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Gaelic, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.7M
- Production Studios
- Focus Features, Working Title, 3dot Productions, Perfect World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josie Rourke
Beau Willimon, John Guy
Max Richter
Angus Hudson, John Mathieson
Chris Dickens
Amelia Granger, Liza Chasin, Kate Pakenham, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Ryan
Stunt Coordinator
Josie Rourke
Director
John Mathieson
Director of Photography
Beau Willimon
Screenplay
Chris Dickens
Editor
James Merifield
Production Design
Alexandra Byrne
Costume Design
Max Richter
Original Music Composer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Debra Hayward
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary Queen of Scots
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mary Queen of Scots about?
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.
Who directed Mary Queen of Scots?
Mary Queen of Scots was directed by Josie Rourke.
Who stars in Mary Queen of Scots?
The principal cast of Mary Queen of Scots includes Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, David Tennant, Guy Pearce.
When was Mary Queen of Scots released and how long is it?
Mary Queen of Scots was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mary Queen of Scots?
Mary Queen of Scots had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $46.7M at the worldwide box office (1.87 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Mary Queen of Scots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mary Queen of Scots was composed by Max Richter.
Is Mary Queen of Scots based on a book or true story?
Mary Queen of Scots is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Guy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mary Queen of Scots?
Mary Queen of Scots holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).