Though Margot Robbie is just over 30 years old, the Australian actress has already appeared in an impressive number of films.
Robbie began acting professionally in 2007, first appearing in the movies ICU and Vigilante. Soon after appearing in both the rom-com About Time and Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street in 2013, Robbie began to gain international recognition.
Since then, she has appeared in a variety of big films and is set to star in many more. Fans can find her best films through sites like IMDb. The popular entertainment website has assigned every Margot Robbie film a star score (on a scale of 1 to 10) based on the votes of registered users, and these are the best.
Updated on November 19th, 2022 by Amanda Bruce: Since the original ranking of Margot Robbie’s best movies, she’s been steadily working and racking up credits. Those credits include the incredibly popular The Suicide Squad and more recently, Amsterdam, which didn’t leave much of an impression at the box office. Despite the difference in reception to those films, they rank as two of Margot Robbie’s best movies on IMDb. Of course, IMDb is a live website that allows continuous ratings, so those rankings could continue to change.
Amsterdam (2022) – 6.2
Available to rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video.
Set in the 1930s and surrounding a group of friends who find themselves tied to a murder investigation, Amsterdam has a star-studded cast. In addition to Robbie, the movie features Anya Taylor-Joy, Rami Malek, Taylor Swift, Christian Bale, and more.
That kind of talent seems like a recipe for success, but it didn’t land well at the box office or with many critics. Despite that, it still ranks among Robbie’s best projects. Cast members have been praised for their performances while most critics appear to agree that there were simply too many plot threads going on.
The Legend Of Tarzan (2016) – 6.2
Available to rent on AppleTV and Vudu.
Much like Amsterdam, The Legend Of Tarzan, one of many Tarzan movies to hit the big screen in the last 75 years, received a lot of negative critical response, though the performances of the actors were not part of that negativity.
The storyline follows Tarzan and his wife on a return to Africa from Europe as they struggle to have a baby and Tarzan’s former community struggles against colonial forces. As Jane, Robbie is often placed in the role of damsel in distress in the movie, but the actress does make the part her own.
Mary Queen Of Scots (2018) – 6.3
Available to rent on YouTube and Google Play.
Modern audiences certainly have a fascination with British royalty, and Mary Queen Of Scots allows history fans to explore the rivalry between Mary (Robbie) and Queen Elizabeth I (Saoirse Ronan) of England. Though the movie is based on a book, there are a lot of liberties taken with the story to allow for more dramatic effect, like the friendship initially portrayed. That didn’t exist in reality.
Despite that, the movie works as a great showcase for the dramatic talents of both Robbie and Ronan. Both actresses consistently received praise for their work.
Peter Rabbit (2018) – 6.6
Available to stream on DirectTV.
The classic children’s stories of Peter Rabbit written by Beatrix Potter received a new screen adaption in 2018. While James Corden took on the titular role, Margot Robbie played one of Peter Rabbit’s sisters, Flopsy Rabbit. Elizabeth Debicki and Daisy Ridley played Peter’s other two sisters, Mopsy and Cottontail. Robbie additionally served as the film’s narrator.
The film centers around the bunnies living happily in Mr. McGregor’s garden when they’re faced with new threats after his great-nephew moves in and wishes to get rid of them.
Peter Rabbit received mixed reviews from critics. However it was a hit with audiences, likely igniting nostalgia in those who grew up with the Beatrix Potter books, as well as attracting new, young fans.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) – 6.6
Available to stream on Paramount+.
This 2016 biographical war comedy-drama had Tina Fey playing the role of TV journalist Kim Barker, who decides to take the position of a war correspondent in Afghanistan during the Operation Enduring Freedom. Margot Robbie stars alongside Fey as Tanya Vanderpoel, a British TV journalist who works with and becomes friends with Barker.
Though the film flopped at the box office, audiences generally enjoyed the interesting narrative. The strong acting was particularly noted.
Focus (2015) – 6.6
Available to rent on AppleTV and Google Play.
This 2015 crime film had Robbie and Will Smith taking on the roles taking on the roles of a longtime con artist, Nicky (Smith), and the woman who he trains, Jess (Robbie). Though things are great at first between the pair, they get pretty complicated after Jess falls for Nicky. Though he cuts things off, the con artists run back into each other three years later during a crazy scheme that takes place in Buenos Aires.
Though the film received mixed reviews like Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Focus tripled its production budget at the box office.
Bombshell (2019) – 6.8
Available to rent on AppleTV and Google Play.
Robbie took on a string of roles inspired by real events, and Bombshell is another. Stacked with a great cast including Robbie, Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, and John Lithgow, the movie follows the journey of women at a major news network who seek to expose the inappropriate behavior of the CEO.
The movie was definitely a critical success, but didn’t blow the box office away. The performances, as seems to be a theme in Robbie’s movies, are consistently praised though.
Suite Française (2014) – 7.0
Available to stream on HBO Max.
Margot Robbie took on a role in this 2015 British-French-Belgian drama. Taking place during World War II, the story tells of a romance that blooms between a German soldier and a French villager.
Though the leading couple is played by Michelle Williams and Matthias Schoenaerts, Robbie plays a tenant named Celine who is also having a relationship with a German soldier. The film received mostly positive reviews, with many praising the strong cast and captivating romance.
Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) – 7.1
Available to rent on AppleTV and Google Play.
In 2017, Winnie-the-Pooh creator A.A. Milne was the subject of a film centered around his life and family. While this British biographical drama starred Domhnall Gleeson in the leading role, Margot Robbie played his wife, Daphne de Sélincourt.
The story picks up after Milne has left London to settle in the English countryside. This is where he creates tales about his son’s stuffed animals. It’s not long before Milne publishes his stories, which soon has others taking solace in them as well. The heart of this film was particularly appreciated by both fans and critics.
The Suicide Squad (2021) – 7.2
Available to stream on HBO Max.
The Suicide Squad acts as a follow-up to the DC Extended Universe’s Suicide Squad, though not all the characters return for the movie, and it isn’t necessary to see the first to understand the plot of the second. The movie didn’t make its budget back at the box office, but it earned a lot of interest in home viewings thanks to it being made available to stream on HBO Max as well.
Robbie’s Harley Quinn gets her own storyline in the movie, but this is one instance where she’s truly part of the ensemble as all the main cast are given a chance to shine. The movie even ended up with a spin-off in the HBO Max series Peacemaker.
I, Tonya (2017) – 7.5
Available to stream on Hulu.
This biographical drama retells the life story of the famous figure skater, Tonya Harding, starting with her childhood and continuing past the 1994 attack on Nancy Kerrigan before the 1994 Winter Olympics. Margot Robbie took on the role of Harding while Sebastian Stan played Jeff Gillooly, Harding’s husband, and Allison Janney took on the role of her harsh mother, LaVona Golden.
Though the film was criticized for making Harding appear sympathetic, it was praised overall for perfectly blending dark humor, tragedy, and raw emotion. Robbie’s performance was particularly applauded.
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019) – 7.6
Available to stream on Starz and DirectTV.
In 2019, Quentin Tarantino’s film took the big screen by storm. Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, which featured an ensemble cast, led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Robbie, followed an actor and his stunt double in 1969 Los Angeles. Here, they deal with Hollywood’s changing movie industry. Robbie played the role of late actress, Sharon Tate.
The enormous nature of the film, combined with the Hollywood thrills, had it gaining many positive reviews from critics.
About Time (2013) – 7.8
Available to stream on Hulu.
This 2013 British drama tells of a man, Tim (Domhnall Gleeson), who learns his family’s secret: all the men in his bloodline are capable of time travel. With this new knowledge, he sets out to correct his currently bleak romantic life.
Though Tim ultimately falls for a charming young woman named Mary (Rachel McAdams), he at first pursues his sister’s friend, Charlotte (Margot Robbie). Unfortunately for him, he learns that even with time on his side, it is impossible to make someone fall for you, even under different circumstances. The film’s interesting plot and sentimentality saw it earning generally positive reviews.
The Big Short (2015) – 7.8
Available to rent on AppleTV and Google Play.
This 2015 biographical film tells of the financial crisis of 2007-2008 by loosely combining three separate stories that culminate with the 2007 housing market crash. The all-star cast featured Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt and others.
Though Margo Robbie’s role was small (she briefly appeared as herself), it was fun to see her get a few lines on the film’s pressing problems. After all, who wouldn’t want to be a part of an overwhelmingly praised drama? The Big Shortwas loved by both fans and critics alike, earning several Academy Award nominations and a win for best adapted screenplay.
The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013) – 8.2
Available to stream on Paramount+.
Topping off the list is the Leonardo DiCaprio-led black comedy crime film known as The Wolf of Wall Street. Based on the memoir of the same name, the movie follows Jordan Belfort’s New York City stockbroker career and how his firm’s corruption led to his final downfall.
While Jonah Hill played DiCaprio’s business partner, Margot Robbie took on the role of Belfort’s second wife, Naomi Lapaglia. The film showed up on many critics’ top-ten lists and received a handful of Academy Award nominations.
