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Margot Robbiemight’ve not received another Oscar nomination for her role inDamien Chazelle’sBabylon, but her work was critically acclaimed and further confirmation she’s one of her generation’s best actors. Robbie rose to prominence withMartin Scorsese’s 2013 black comedyThe Wolf of Wall Streetand has been working non-stop since.
This year, the Australian actor will star inGreta Gerwig’s highly-awaited adaptation ofBarbie, surely adding another critical and commercial project to her resumé. Indeed,Barbielooks like a certain hit, destined to join her many other highly-ranked movies in the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
Updated on July 26, 2025, by David Caballero:
Margot Robbie owned the summer of 2023, thanks to Greta Gerwig’sBarbieoppositeRyan Gosling. The film received near-universal praise, with critics lauding Robbie’s performance in the titular role.Barbiecements her reputation as one of her generation’s most accomplished performers and launches her into the Best Actress race at next year’s Oscars. Just as importantly, it adds another critical success to Robbie’s resumé and another glowing Certified Fresh movie to her Rotten Tomatoes scorecard.
15’Goodbye, Christopher Robin' (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 64%
Robbie stars opposite her regular collaborator,the ever-underratedDomhnall Gleeson, inSimon Curtis' biographical dramaGoodbye, Christopher Robin. The film dramatizes the life of Winnie the Pooh’s creator,A. A. Milne, focusing on his relationship with his wife and son, the inspiration for the character of Christopher Robin. Robbie plays Daphne, Milne’s inexperienced and mercurial wife, who struggles with motherhood and domesticity.
Goodbye, Christopher Robinreceived mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. The film’s tone received a divisive response, as many agreed it struggled to balance the heavy aspects of war with the uplifting aspects of Winnie the Pooh’s creation. However, the performances were highly regarded, with Robbie’s take on the complex and slightly antagonistic Daphne receiving acclaim.
14’Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway' (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 67%
A sequel to the 2018 adventure comedyPeter Rabbit,Peter Rabbit 2: The Runawaystars Domhnall Gleeson andRose Byrnealongside a voice cast led byJames Corden. Based onBeatrix Potter’s beloved stories, the plot follows the titular character, whose boredom with domestic life leads him to venture into the big city. Robbie reprises her role as Flopsy, Peter Rabbit’s sister and the film’s narrator.
Premiering after numerous COVID-19-related delays,Peter Rabbit 2: The Runawayreceived praise for its charm and animation. The voice cast earned passionate reviews from critics, who considered it among the film’s strongest assets, although Gleeson and Byrne were also singled out for praise.
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13’Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 68%
The hilariousTina Feystars in the 2016 war biopicWhiskey Tango Foxtrot. Based on Kim Barker’s memoir, the plot follows her journey from sheltered cable news producer to intrepid war correspondent in Afghanistan. Robbie co-stars as Tanya Vanderpoel, an experienced reporter who takes the inexperienced Barker under her wing.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrotreceived mostly positive reviews. Fey’s performance was much-lauded, with many considering it the film’s saving grace. However, Robbie andMartin Freemanalso received considerable praise for their supporting turns, although critics took issue with the screenplay’s formulaic approach to such an interesting story.
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12’Bombshell' (2019)
Jay Roach’sBombshellfollows three women involved in the exposing of Fox CEO Roger Ailes as a sexual predator.Charlize TheronandNicole Kidmanplay fictionalized versions ofMegyn KellyandRachel Carlson, while Robbie portrays Kayla Pospisil, a fictional character created for the film.
Like many otherintense movies based on real-life events,Bombshellreceived mostly positive reviews. Critics took issue with its treatment of the story, with some accusing it of sensationalizing it. However, Theron, Kidman, and Robbie received widespread acclaim for their performances, with Theron and Robbie earning Oscar nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.
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11’About Time' (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 70%
Blending romance and science fiction,About Timeis a unique entry in the rom-com genre. The film stars Domhnall Gleeson as Tim, a man with time-traveling abilities. He uses them to win the girl of his dreams, Mary, played by Oscar-nomineeRachel McAdams, but his antics eventually catch up with him. Robbie plays Charlotte, a friend of Tim’s sister whom he has a crush on.
About Timeis arom-com that’s more drama than comedy, but therein lies its charm. The film is a thoughtful and often richly affecting exploration of love, time, and regret, anchored by Gleeson and McAdams' compelling work.Critics thought as much, givingAbout Timepositive reviews, with particular praise for its lead performances.
10’Asteroid City' (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 74%
Wes Anderson’s star-studded dramedyAsteroid Cityfeatures a metatextual plot about a Junior Stargazer convention in a retrofuturistic version of 1955 staged as a play and the writing of said play. Robbie has a small scene as the deceased wife of Augie Steenbeck, played byWes Anderson’s usual collaborator,Jason Schwartzman.
Asteroid Cityreceived positive reviews from critics, who praised Anderson’s whimsical approach and distinctive visual flair. Despite her short intervention in a film with such a large cast, Robbie’s performance attracted positive comments from reviewers.Asteroid Citymight not be among Anderson’s best, but the film is another strong addition to his already iconic filmography.
9’Suite Francaise' (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 76%
A year after her breakout role inThe Wolf of Wall Street, Robbie co-starred inSaul Dibb’s war dramaSuite Francaise. The film follows the unexpected romance between Lucile, a French womanplayed by Oscar-nomineeMichelle Williams, and Bruno Von Flak, a German soldier played byMattias Schoenaerts, in German-occupied France during World War II. Robbie plays Celine, a neighbor of Lucile who reveals a crucial secret.
Critics praisedSuite Francaisefor its restrained approach to the romantic story and the cast’s performances. Although the film received a wide theatrical release in the UK, it premiered as a Lifetime film in the US, limiting its audience and pretty much killing its chances for any major success.
8’Z for Zachariah' (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 78%
Robbie starred opposite Oscar-nomineeChiwetel EjioforandChris PineinCraig Zobel’s 2015 apocalyptic dramaZ for Zachariah. The film centers on a woman living alone on an isolated farm after a global apocalyptic event. Her life is disrupted by the arrival of two strangers who vie for her attention.
One ofthe best small-scale apocalyptic movies,Z for Zachariahsoars on Robbie’s back, with the actor delivering a quiet but powerful portrayal of resistance and hope. Critics praised her performance, chemistry with Ejiofor and Pine, and the film’s screenplay and themes.
7’Birds of Prey' (2020)
In her second outing as Harley Quinn, Robbie takes center stage and shines brightly.Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)follows Harley as she reels from her breakup with the Joker. Threatened by the criminal Roman Sionis, Harley teams up with three other women to protect the young Cassandra Cain.
Critics praisedBirds of Prey’s humor, action scenes, and Robbie’s performance. The film was seen as a departure from previous DCEU entries thanks to its R-rating and colorful, frisky tone. However, it underperformed at the box office and received mixed reactions from fans. Still,Birds of Preyhas a potent fan basethat would like to see its characters return inJames Gunn’s DCU.
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6’The Wolf of Wall Street' (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%
The Wolf of Wall StreetstarsLeonardo DiCaprioas Jordan Belfort, chronicling his rise and fall as a New York stockbroker. Robbie plays Naomi Lapaglia, Jordan’s beautiful second wife, who is by his side throughout the most intense moments of his life.
Praised for its unrestrained look into Belfort’s extreme decadence,The Wolf of Wall Streetreceived acclaim from critics and was a box-office success. DiCaprio earned an Oscar nomination, one of the film’s five, at the 2014 ceremony. Robbie also attracted considerable praise for her performance, with many calling her one of the film’s standouts.The Wolf of Wall Streetis Robbie’s breakout film, launching her to stardom.
