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Mary Queen of Scots poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.8 / 100
2018·Biography / Drama / History·2h 4m

MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS

“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.

Above the Line
Josie Rourke·DirectorBeau Willimon·ScreenplayJohn Mathieson·Director of PhotographyMax Richter·Original Music ComposerChris Dickens·Editor
Cast
Saoirse Ronan·Mary StuartMargot Robbie·Queen Elizabeth IJack Lowden·Lord DarnleyDavid Tennant·John KnoxGuy Pearce·William CecilGemma Chan·Bess of HardwickJames McArdle·James, Earl of MorayIsmael Cruz Cordova·David RizzioMartin Compston·Earl of BothwellJoe Alwyn·Robert Dudley
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Josie Rourke·DirectorAlicia Brockenbrow·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Beau Willimon·Screenplay
Camera· 1
John Mathieson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Chris Dickens·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Max Richter·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Toby Britton·Art DirectionGavin Fitch·Art DirectionOliver Goodier·Art DirectionJames Merifield·Production DesignAlexandra Byrne·Costume Design
Production· 7
Amelia Granger·Executive ProducerLiza Chasin·Executive ProducerKate Pakenham·Executive ProducerTim Bevan·ProducerEric Fellner·ProducerDebra Hayward·ProducerAlastair Coomer·Casting Director
Other Departments· 12
Jenny Shircore·Hair DesignerAlex Beckett·In Memory OfRussell Balogh·StuntsTony Condren·Stunt CoordinatorRichard Ryan·Stunt CoordinatorJason Beeston·StuntsAdam Behan·StuntsGerry Behan·StuntsJames Bewley·StuntsSean Bingham·StuntsLemuel Black·StuntsDave Boyle·Stunts
By the Numbers
64.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
62%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$47M
ROI 87%
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Regal
Composition
Centered
Era
16th Century
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two women in elaborate, golden-yellow period dresses against a solid golden-yellow background. The woman on the left has long, braided”

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Key Elements
DressesFloral CrownBraids
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Golden
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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