Mary Queen of Scots

Saoirse Ronan stars as Mary Stuart in this historical drama about the life of the Scottish monarch and her contentious rivalry with her cousin, Elizabeth I. Upon the death of her husband, the King of France, 18-year-old Mary returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful place on the English throne, thereby threatening the reign of Elizabeth I. Both powerful women in a world dominated by men, Mary and Elizabeth vie against each other for love, authority, and influence as they each seek to fortify their respective thrones.