Margot Robbie has solidified her name in the industry as a talented Hollywood star, having portrayed some of the top-tier roles throughout her career. These include Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey. She has also bagged an Oscar nomination for her role in I, Tonya. Also, who can forget her impeccable performance in Barbie? Apart from acting, Robbie has impressed the fandom with her production skills. So, now if you wonder what the top projects that she has worked on are, we have got you covered with this list of the 10 best Margot Robbie movies.
10. Focus
- Release Date: February 27, 2015
- Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
- Cast: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, Gerald McRaney
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 6.6/56%
Focus revolves around a con artist, Nicky Spurgeon, who falls in love with a novice grifter named Jess Barrett. Together, they commit a high-stakes heist until Nicky parts ways with Jess without giving any explanation. However, fate brings them face-to-face three years later for a dangerous con in Buenos Aires.
Margot Robbie appears as Jess, and with her charisma, she provoked the fandom to call her a star in the making. Several sources also reveal that Margot studied real con artists to fit into the shoes of Jess.
9. Bombshell
- Release Date: December 13, 2019
- Director: Jay Roach
- Cast: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, John Lithgow, Kate McKinnon, Connie Britton, Malcolm McDowell, Allison Janney, Margot Robbie
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 6.8/67%
Bombshell revolves around three ambitious women who, after struggling in a male-dominated workspace, decide to expose their predatory CEO, Roger Ailes. Margot Robbie plays the role of Kayla Pospisil, a young, ambitious employee of Fox News, who has a dream of becoming an on-air anchor. One day, after catching sight of Ailes and being harassed by him, she decides to speak out, motivating other women to come forward.
The film provides a clear picture of what a woman feels when she is harassed in her workplace. The lead trio also allows every woman watching the film to observe and learn from their experiences. The film received majorly positive reviews, particularly for the strong performances and the relatable storyline.
8. Birds of Prey
- Release Date: February 7, 2020
- Director: Cathy Yan
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco, Ali Wong, Ewan McGregor
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 6.8/88%
Following her breakup with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins forces with Dinah Lance, Renee Montoya, and Helena Bertinelli to protect the superheroine Cassandra Cain from the crime lord, Roman Sionis/Black Mask. In this film, Margot doesn’t appear only as an actor; instead, she serves as a producer too. Robbie’s Harley Quinn initially begins as a heartbroken mess, but soon she transitions into a fierce leader who would do anything to bring the enemy to his knees.
With the vibrant energy, emotional depth, and humour, Margot Robbie captivated a massive fandom and made Harley a household name.
7. Barbie
- Release Date: July 21, 2023
- Director: Greta Gerwig
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 6.8/88%
Created by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, the film stars Margot Robbie in the titular role, ie, the stereotypical Barbie. She spends her day perfectly in Barbie’s world until an existential crisis makes her and the other Barbies experience thoughts that humans experience. She then embarks on a journey to the real world to uncover the true cause of her distress.
Margot Robbie’s Barbie was released alongside Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, and it still ended up grossing over $1 million. Additionally, the film revitalized the Barbie brand and revived fans’ interest in Barbie.
6. Babylon
- Release Date: December 23, 2022
- Director: Damien Chazelle
- Cast: Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Diego Calva, Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.1/57%
Babylon revolves around actors who struggle to find their place in Hollywood as the industry transitions from silent films to sound films.
5. The Suicide Squad
- Release Date: August 5, 2021
- Director: James Gunn
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.2/90%
The Suicide Squad is the standalone sequel to 2016’s Suicide Squad. It revolves around a group of prisoners who are tasked to go on a deadly mission in the island nation of Corto Maltese. All they have to do is damage the facility that has been giving shelter to the alien starfish called Starro. The group consists of Peacemaker, Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Colonel Rick Flag Jr., and others.
Margot Robbie makes a comeback as Harley Quinn and captures the hearts of every viewer with her chaotic energy and humor. Fans see her as the emotional core of the film and also praise her for bringing a more mature Quinn to the picture compared to the first film.
4. I, Tonya
- Release Date: December 8, 2017
- Director: Craig Gillespie
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Julianne Nicholson, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.5/90%
I, Tonya revolves around a figure skater, Tonya Harding, played by Margot Robbie. The mockumentary-style film shed light on every struggle and controversy that she had ever been a part of. Be it the abusive childhood, her volatile marriage, or the connection to the attack on the opponent Nancy Kerrigan, the film is loosely based on the life of Tonya Harding.
The film is one of the best biopics ever made, and it has enough elements to get fans hooked from the very first moment. On top of everything, Margot Robbie’s transformative and raw performance in the film earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress at the 90th Academy Awards.
3. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
- Release Date: August 14, 2019
- Director: Quentin Tarantino
- Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley, Timothy Olyphant, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, Bruce Dern, Al Pacino
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.6/86%
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood is considered one of the best Tarantino movies. It follows the fading star Rick Dalton and his stunt double, Cliff Booth, as they observe the shifting dynamics of Hollywood. Dalton tries harder to regain the stardom he once had, and during this struggling phase, he receives support from Booth, who serves as both a driver and a confidant to him.
Margot Robbie portrays the role of Sharon Tate, a rising star, who is overwhelmed by the early fame that she earned after appearing in The Wrecking Crew. Her role is thin, but with her commanding presence and talent, she manages to get her share of appreciation.
2. About Time
- Release Date: November 1, 2013
- Director: Richard Curtis
- Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander, Margot Robbie
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.8/71%
About Time revolves around a young man named Tim Lake, who, after learning about the time-traveling ability of his family’s men, goes back in time to propose to Charlotte, his sister’s friend. However, Charlotte made him realize that time travel can’t help him win someone’s love if the person is uninterested. During his days in London, he meets Mary and falls in love with her. he then uses his ability to go back in time to rectify the mistakes that he has made in the past.
Margot Robbie plays a supporting role in the film, but as always, she wins every fanatic’s heart with her brilliant acting skills.
1. The Wolf of Wall Street
- Release Date: December 25, 2013
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon Favreau, Jean Dujardin
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 8.2/79%
The Wolf of Wall Street is a film featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as the main protagonist, Jordan Belfort. He is a stockbroker who rises to wealth by defrauding investors. He excels at manipulating stock prices for his own profit. His firm soon becomes a hub for drug parties and everything illegal, and Belfort doesn’t take time to get addicted to that.
Margot Robbie’s Naomi Lapaglia enters Belfort’s life as his mistress and later becomes his wife. She received huge praise from the global fandom, which started seeing her as a rising star after her breakout role in The Wolf of Wall Street.
