Mary Queen of Scots

Author

Josie Rourke

Call Number

• BLU-RAY DRAMA (CEN)

Edition

Blu-ray version.

Languages

In English, French, or Spanish, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English DVS.

Performers

Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Joe Alwyn, David Tennant, Guy Pearce, Simon Russell Beale.

Publication Information

Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2019]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (124 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; some violence and sexuality.

Summary

Queen of France at 16, widowed at 18, Mary Stuart defies pressure to remarry and instead returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. By birth, she also has a rival claim to the throne of Elizabeth I, who rules as the Queen of England. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Rivals in power and in love, the two Queens make very different choices about marriage and children. Betrayal, rebellion and conspiracies within each court imperil both Queens--driving them apart, as each woman experiences the bitter cost of power.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the book Queen of Scots: the true life of Mary Stuart by John Guy.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2018.

Special features: An epic confrontation ; Tudor feminism ; Something about Marys ; feature commentary with director Josie Rourke and composer Max Richter.