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Where to watch Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) tonight

Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) runs 2 h 8 min and averages 6.7 from 64 TMDB members. Mary Stuart, who was named Queen of Scotland when she was only six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. She is imprisoned at the age of 23 by her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, the English Queen and her arch adversary. Nineteen years later the life of Mary is to be ended on the scaffold and with her execution the last threat to Elizabeth's throne has been removed. The two Queens with their contrasting…

Runtime
2 h 8 min — ends 10:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Drama, History
Released
December 22, 1971
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 from 64 votes
Director
Charles Jarrott
Starring
Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson, Patrick McGoohan, Timothy Dalton
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Mary, Queen of Scots?
Mary, Queen of Scots is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Mary, Queen of Scots rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for Mary, Queen of Scots.
Is Mary, Queen of Scots a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Mary, Queen of Scots?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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