By the age of thirty, Margot Robbie has already risen to international stardom, from portraying Harley Quinn and Tonya Harding to earning two Oscar nominations, launching a thriving producing career, collaborating with Martin Scorsese, and playing Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood. We’ve put together a list of her ten most iconic films as one of today’s top sex symbols.
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- Barbie
- Babylon
- Amsterdam
- The Suicide Squad
- Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
- Bombshell
- Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood
- Mary Queen of Scots
- I, Tonya
- The Big Short
Barbie
IMDb: 6.8/10
2023, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
USA, UK, PG-13
Director: Greta Gerwig
Top cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae
In the pink world of Barbieland, a typical Barbie lives an ideal life. She changes outfits, sunbathes on the beach, spends time with other Barbies, and ends each day with a lively dance party. In this glittery whirlwind of positivity, the lovestruck Ken is merely an accessory to Barbie. But one day, Barbie starts thinking about death, and her high-heeled feet suddenly go flat. To understand what’s happening and restore her familiar plastic world, Barbie must venture into the real world and find her girl owner. Tagging along is Ken, who can’t imagine life without his idol.
Babylon
IMDb: 7.1/10
2022, Comedy, Drama, History
USA, R
Director: Damien Chazelle
Top cast: Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Jean Smart
Babylon takes place in Hollywood in 1926. At a wild party in a producer’s mansion, aspiring actress Nellie LaRoy meets Manny Torres, a guy from the service staff. The networking goes well for both: Nellie gets an invitation to a film shoot, while Manny lands a job as an assistant to silent film star Jack Conrad. However, the film industry is changing, with sound cinema rising in popularity and gradually replacing silent films.
Amsterdam
IMDb: 6.1/10
2022, Comedy, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller
USA, Canada, R
Director: David O. Russell
Top cast: Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington
We journey back to the last century, but this time to New York. World War I veteran Burt Berendsen runs a small clinic, helping fellow soldiers who were left scarred by the war, just like himself. One day, he and his close friend, Harold Woodman, are approached by the daughter of their ex-commander to perform an autopsy on her father, who passed away unexpectedly. What they don’t anticipate is how deeply this case will immerse them — and that it will reconnect them with Valerie, a nurse from a French hospital, with whom they experienced memorable days in Amsterdam following the war.
The Suicide Squad
IMDb: 7.2/10
2021, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
USA, R
Director: James Gunn
Top cast: Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena
A government agent selects the most promising inmates from a prison. Among them are not only the most dangerous criminals but also individuals with superpowers, and even non-humans. He sends them on a suicide mission to a Latin American country that recently experienced a military coup. To ensure they don’t escape, each of them has an explosive device implanted in their heads.
Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
IMDb: 6.1/10
2020, Action, Comedy, Crime
USA, R
Director: Cathy Yan
Top cast: Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Harley Quinn has broken up with the Joker and soon let all of Gotham know by blowing up that notorious chemical plant. She’s no longer dwelling on their failed relationship — she’s got bigger problems. Having lost her untouchable status, she’s now being hunted by various criminals looking for revenge. Meanwhile, Gotham’s new crime boss, Roman Sionis, is desperate to recover a missing diamond that was stolen from his henchman by a young pickpocket.
Bombshell
IMDb: 6.8/10
2019, Crime, Drama, Thriller
USA, Canada, R
Director: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
Top cast: Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel
After being suddenly fired, TV host Gretchen Carlson decides to sue her former boss for sexual harassment. Meanwhile, well-known journalist Megyn Kelly, recently recovering from criticism by Donald Trump supporters after asking tough questions during a TV interview, seeks to uncover how many other women within the company have faced harassment from management. At the same time, her assistant, Kayla, is looking for ways to advance her career.
Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood
IMDb: 7.6/10
2019, Comedy, Drama
USA, UK, China, R
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Top cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie
It’s the late 1960s, the end of Hollywood’s golden era. Famous actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double, Cliff Booth, are having a hard time finding their way in the fast-changing movie industry. Margot Robbie’s character emerges as a key figure of this new era.
Mary Queen of Scots
IMDb: 6.3/10
2018, Biography, Drama, History
UK, USA, China, R
Director: Josie Rourke
Top cast: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden
Mary Queen of Scots takes us back to 1561. At 18 years old, Mary Stuart returns to Scotland following the death of her young husband, Francis. Being a Catholic with a legitimate claim to the English throne by blood, she quickly becomes a significant concern for the ruling Protestant queen, Elizabeth I. Following the advice of her counselors, Elizabeth sends a delegation to Mary, including her trusted favorite, Robert Dudley, who is widely regarded as the perfect suitor for Mary. Initially, Margot Robbie was hesitant about taking on the role of Elizabeth I. She only agreed after receiving a letter from director Josie Rourke, explaining why she saw Robbie as the perfect choice.
I, Tonya
IMDb: 7.5/10
2017, Biography, Comedy, Drama, Sport
USA, R
Director: Craig Gillespie
Top cast: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney
American figure skater Tonya Harding had a rough life: a tough childhood with a strict mother, a troubled youth, an early marriage to a scoundrel, and setbacks in competitions due to unfairly low scores from judges. Then came the scandal: during a crucial competition, the plan to intimidate a rival backfired on Tonya. For the role, actress Margot Robbie was trained by figure skater Sarah Kawahara.
The Big Short
IMDb: 7.8/10
2015, Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
USA, R
Director: Adam McKay
Top cast: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling
The Big Short centers on the events that led to the global financial crisis of 2008. While reviewing mortgage data from across the country, hedge fund manager Michael Burry of Scion Capital spots a detail that leads him to believe the U.S. mortgage market is nearing collapse. Soon, this unusual activity catches the attention of several financiers on Wall Street. Moreover, by betting against the market, they could make millions.
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