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Mary Queen of Scots

2018Movie2 h 4 minR

DramaHistory
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic605.4Rotten Tomatoes62%41%

A tense, moving drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Bow to No One

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.

Feels like

  • Rival Queens Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Period Biopic
  • Tragic Heroines
  • Female Power Dynamics
  • Historical Fiction
  • Visually Opulent
  • Character Study
  • Court Machinations
  • Emotional Turmoil

Cast

24 of 60

Crew

Directed by
Josie Rourke
Written by
Beau Willimon
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward
Music by
Max Richter

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Facts

December 7, 2018 · 2 h 4 min · R

Released
December 7, 2018
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Scottish Gaelic, Latin
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$47 million
Available in
99 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Lady of War, How We Got Here, "Not So Different" Remark +9

  • Lady of War
  • How We Got Here
  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • Black Vikings
  • Foil
  • Imperiled in Pregnancy
  • Large Ham
  • Depraved Homosexual
  • Politically Correct History
  • Marital Rape License
  • Pimped-Out Dress
  • Voiceover Letter

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mary Queen of Scots?"

Questions about Mary Queen of Scots

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mary Queen of Scots?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Mary Queen of Scots from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 57 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mary Queen of Scots worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Mary Queen of Scots good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Mary Queen of Scots plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Mary Queen of Scots use?

Lady of WarHow We Got Here"Not So Different" RemarkBlack VikingsFoilImperiled in PregnancyLarge HamDepraved HomosexualPolitically Correct HistoryMarital Rape LicensePimped-Out DressVoiceover Letterand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Lady of War, How We Got Here, and "Not So Different" Remark.