Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
English historical drama film directed by Josie Rourke
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m 125 min
- Released
- 7 December 2018
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Mary Queen of Scots has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 7 December 2018. It is directed by Josie Rourke and stars Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie and Jack Lowden.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Josie Rourke
- Cast
- Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Martin Compston, David Tennant, Joe Alwyn, Brendan Coyle, Guy Pearce, Gemma Chan, Maria-Victoria Dragus, Ian Hart, Adrian Lester
- Cinematography
- John Mathieson
- Editing
- Chris Dickens
- Music
- Max Richter
- Written by
- Beau Willimon
- Produced by
- Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward
- Production
- Focus Features, Working Title Films, Perfect World Pictures
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Focus Features, UIP-Dunafilm
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $46.7 million
- Based on
- Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart
- Set in
- Scotland
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 7 December 2018
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Mary Queen of Scots?
Mary Queen of Scots has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes, or 125 min.
When did Mary Queen of Scots release?
Mary Queen of Scots released on 7 December 2018.
Who directed Mary Queen of Scots?
Mary Queen of Scots is directed by Josie Rourke.
Who is in the cast of Mary Queen of Scots?
The cast of Mary Queen of Scots includes Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Martin Compston, David Tennant and Joe Alwyn.
How much did Mary Queen of Scots earn at the box office?
Mary Queen of Scots grossed $46.7 million.
What is Mary Queen of Scots rated in the US?
Mary Queen of Scots is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Mary Queen of Scots based on a true story or a book?
Mary Queen of Scots is based on Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart.
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