Mary Queen of Scots release date: When does Mary Queen of Scots come out in cinemas?

The movie synopsis reads: “Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence.

“Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones – and change the course of history.”

When does Mary Queen of Scots come out in cinema in UK and USA?

Mary Queen of Scots is out in the USA on December 7, 2018, and in the UK on January 18, 2019.

The fictional historical drama stars Saoirse Ronan as Mary and Margot Robbie as Elizabeth, the duelling queens fighting for reign over Scotland and England.

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With white powdered faces, no eyebrows and towering wigs (particularly in Elizabeth’s case) both main actresses are almost unrecognisable.

At only 24, Ronan has risen quickly to fame for inimitable performances the critically acclaimed films Brooklyn, Atonement and the recent hit Lady Bird.

Robbie, too, is a highly admired actress, particularly for her lead role in the 2017 movie I, Tonya where she played controversial figure skater Tonya Harding.

Mary Queen of Scots features some other highly recognisable names.

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David Tennant joins the cast as John Knox, a Protestant cleric, alongside Guy Pearce (neighbours), Jack Lowden (War & Peace) and Gemma Chan (humans).

Mary Stuart was the Queen of France at 16 and widowed only two years later.

Mary ignored the pressure put on her to remarry.

Instead, she decided to return to her native Scotland and reclaim her throne.

Scotland and England, however, were under the rule of Elizabeth I.

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This is where the movie takes a detour from fact, with the teaser trailer showing the two women meeting.

Speaking to the Telegraph, historian Dr Estelle Paranque explained two queens never met.

In fact, had they met, the course of history may have been changed entirely.

Both in real life and, likely, in the movie, the Queen of Scots was sentenced to time in prison and was eventually executed for the attempted coup.

Mary Queen of Scots is out in the USA on December 7, 2018, and in the UK on January 18, 2019.