6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, History, Romance • 1936 • 123 min
Mary of Scotland (1936)
Mary of Scotland (1936)
Overview
The recently widowed Mary Stuart returns to Scotland to reclaim her throne but is opposed by her half-brother and her own Scottish lords.
Starring Cast
Katharine Hepburn • Fredric March • Florence Eldridge
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
The recently widowed Mary Stuart returns to Scotland to reclaim her throne but is opposed by her half-brother and her own Scottish lords.
Starring Cast
Katharine Hepburn • Fredric March • Florence Eldridge
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film is a historical drama depicting the rivalry between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I, focusing on power, religion, and succession. Its core conflict is largely neutral in modern political valence, and it does not champion a specific contemporary political solution, making it a centrist portrayal of historical events.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
This historical drama from 1936 features traditional casting, consistent with the historical period depicted and the filmmaking practices of its era. The narrative focuses on historical events without engaging in critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays the intense religious conflicts of 16th-century Scotland and England, primarily between Catholicism and Protestantism. While it depicts the fanaticism and political exploitation of religious differences by various characters, the narrative frames Mary's Catholic faith with dignity and sympathy, positioning the audience against the bigotry and persecution she faces due to her religious adherence.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
This historical drama focuses on the life and reign of Mary, Queen of Scots, depicting her political struggles and personal relationships. The narrative does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Mary of Scotland" is a historical drama centered on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her rivalry with Queen Elizabeth I. It does not contain any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it explore gender identity in a manner relevant to the rubric.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film 'Mary of Scotland' is a historical drama depicting real-world figures. All major historical characters, whose genders are well-documented, are portrayed by actors of the historically accurate gender in the film.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Mary of Scotland" (1936) is a historical drama depicting real figures from 16th-century Scotland and England. All major historical characters, who were documented as white, are portrayed by white actors in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.3
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