Rising to stardom, former Neighbours actress Margot Robbie has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. In her latest flick, Barbie, she shares the limelight with Ryan Gosling under Greta Gerwig’s direction. More than just an acting gig, Robbie, alongside husband Tom Ackerley (who she married in 2016 in Byron Bay), has co-produced the hit movie through their company, LuckyChap Entertainment, taking the box office (and red carpets) by storm.
While Barbie sets a new benchmark in Margot’s illustrious career, her filmography is studded with other standout performances that are sure to satisfy your appetite for her captivating screen presence. So, if you’re looking for more of Margot Robbie, these films are well worth your time.
Margot Robbie’s best movies to watch now
I, Tonya, Apple TV
Margot takes the lead role of top American figure skater Tonya Harding, whose career is compromised when she’s connected to an attack on one of her biggest rivals, Nancy Kerrigan. This biographical film chronicles Tonya’s life, including her difficult upbringing and rise in the competitive ice-skating world, and earned Margot her first Oscar nomination.
About Time
About Time, Apple TV
This movie follows hopeless romantic Tim, who, at 21 years old, discovers he can travel in time. Although he can’t rewrite history, he can change what happens in his own life and decides to find a girlfriend. He meets Mary, is smitten, then tries to win her heart by using his time-travelling abilities.
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Apple TV
A mix of fact and fantasy, this multi-award-winning movie follows washed-out actor Rick and his longtime best friend and stunt double Cliff, who strive and struggle to achieve fame in the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969. They befriend Rick’s new neighbour Sharon Tate, played by Margot, against the backdrop of an industry they barely recognise and the infamous Manson Family murders.
Peter Rabbit, TVNZ+
Margot hops into the fun and friendly role of Flopsy, who spends her days eating carrots and causing mischief with her siblings, Peter, Mopsy and Cotton Tail, some of author Beatrix Potter’s most-loved characters. But when the late Mr McGregor’s great-nephew moves to the farm, he’s less than thrilled to discover the family of rabbits in his new home – hence a battle of wills begins.
The Suicide Squad, Netflix
Based on the DC comic books of the same name, a group of supervillains, including Harley Quinn (above), are tasked with saving the world. The government sends them to a remote island where they must find the Thinker, an evil scientist in charge of the mysterious Project Starfish. Can the team stop this new menace threatening to end the world as we know it before it’s too late?
The Wolf of Wall Street, Netflix
Based on a true story, this dark comedy follows the rise and spectacular fall of New York City stockbroker Jordan Belfort (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) and his life of excess. He falls in love and marries Naomi, but their relationship is as chaotic
as his career.