Great Success Through 'BARBIE', Here are 15 Other Films Starring Margot Robbie

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Ribka Ravika

The BARBIE film directed by Greta Gerwig which has been released in Indonesian cinemas since July 19, 2023, has shaken the film industry with its success that has gained widespread attention both in the world of social media and the real world. Even the cast of BARBIE has been highlighted, especially Margot Robbie as the lead actress in this film, which has attracted the world's attention to the success of the film she starred in.

In this BARBIE film, she acts alongside Ryan Gosling, a Canadian actor and musician who has previously succeeded in starring in films such as THE NOTEBOOK (2004), THE NICE GUYS (2016), DRIVE (2011), and LA LA LAND (2016). Meanwhile, Margot Robbie, who is known as a talented actress from Australia, gained fame after acting alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the film THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (2013). Margot Robbie is also widely known for her portrayal of Harley Quinn in the SUICIDE SQUAD franchise (2021), which has become synonymous with her as an actress.

There is no doubt about her acting skills, which she showcased while playing the main character in the BARBIE film alongside Ryan Gosling as Ken. Their chemistry in this film is truly remarkable and has received praise from audiences and film critics, KLovers. Now, let's take a look at 15 other films that Margot Robbie has starred in, apart from BARBIE.

1. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), the film that started Margot Robbie's career

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Previously, Margot Robbie was a soap opera actress in Australia. But then, in her golden opportunity, she got a role in one of the American TV series. The beginning of her career started with the film THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (2013) where she played Naomi Lapaglia.

This film tells the story of the memories of Jordan Belfort, an American writer and motivator who worked as a Wall Street broker. This film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie's acting here is stunning, bringing her career to shine even more.

2. About Time (2013)

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Before being known by world filmmakers, Margot Robbie was often seen in films as a supporting actress. In the same year as the release of the film THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (2013), this film starring Margot Robbie is titled ABOUT TIME (2013). 

The film, starring Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams, is a romantic drama genre. Here, Margot Robbie plays Charlotte, who is the love interest of Tim, a man who is time traveling.

3. Suite Française (2014)

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Next, in 2014, Margot Robbie starred in a film titled SUITE FRANÇAISE which is a romantic drama and thriller genre. The film was directed by Saul Dibb and co-written by Matt Charman, which is an adaptation of the second part of the novel by Irène Némirovsky in 2004 with the same title. 

In the film SUITE FRANÇAISE (2014), she plays a character named Celine. Besides her, the film also stars Michelle Williams, Kristin Scott Thomas, Matthias Schoenaerts, Sam Riley, Ruth Wilson, and Lambert Wilson. Interestingly, this film was known to have received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition nomination.

4. Focus (2015)

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Then in 2015, Margot Robbie starred in the film FOCUS. This film tells the story of a professional con artist named Nicky Spurgeon (played by Will Smith) who meets Jess Barrett (played by Margot Robbie) on his journey. 

The film, directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, is a drama-comedy genre film with a touch of romance and crime. Although not very popular, this film garnered enough attention when it entered the box office, KLovers.

5. Z For Zachariah (2015)

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The film Z FOR ZACHARIAH was released in the United States on August 28, 2015. This film is known to be an adaptation inspired by the novel by Robert C O'Brien and directed by Craig Zobel. Z FOR ZACHARIAH was first screened at the Sundance Festival and received positive responses. 

Even Margot Robbie's acting as Ann Burden received praise from various film critics for her performance. Here, Ann Burden is portrayed as a young religious woman who believes she is the only survivor after a nuclear disaster. In this film, she stars opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor who plays the character named John Loomis.

6. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)

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WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT (2016) is an American comedy-drama war biographical film directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, and written by Robert Carlock. The film is based on the memoir titled The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan by Kim Barker.

Although not the main cast, Margot Robbie's acting in the film WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT (2016) successfully captivated Hollywood film fans with her acting skills. Here, she plays Tanya Vanderpoel, a stunning BBC news correspondent.

7. Suicide Squad (2016), Margot Robbie's most popular film

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Next is the film SUICIDE SQUAD (2016), which is Margot Robbie's most popular film. SUICIDE SQUAD (2016) is an American superhero film produced by Warner Bros and directed by David Ayer. 

This film tells the story of a group of government secret agents led by Amanda Waller (played by Viola Davis) who are on a mission to save the world. In this film, Margot Robbie plays the iconic character Harley Quinn, who joins forces with others to save the Earth. Thanks to her amazing performance as Harley Quinn, Robbie has received praise from audiences, and the character of Harley Quinn has become synonymous with her as an actress in the film industry. 

8. Goodbye, Christopher Robin (2017)

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Not only starring in comedy genre films, Margot Robbie has also played a role in a biographical film. The film GOODBYE, CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (2017) tells the story of a writer named A.A Milne.

In this film, she plays Daphne Milne, who is the wife of Alan Milne played by the famous British actor, Domhnall Gleeson. Although Robbie does not appear much, her strong character in this film is able to captivate the audience's attention.

9. I, Tonya (2017)

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Next, the film I, TONYA is an American biographical comedy-drama film from 2017. This film is directed by Craig Gillespie and produced by Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie, Steven Rogers, and Bryan Unkeless.

 I, TONYA (2017) tells the story of the life journey of Tonya Harding, an American ice skater who became quite phenomenal for attacking her opponent. Thanks to her skill in starring in this film, Margot Robbie was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar in 2018.

10. Mary Queen of Scots (2018)

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Returning with a biographical drama film, Margot Robbie stars in a film titled MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS, which is a historical biographical drama film from 2018. The film, directed by Josie Rourke and produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Debra Hayward, is known to be an adaptation of the book Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John Guy, with the screenplay written by Beau Willimon.

In short, the film MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (2018) tells the story of the life of Queen Mary Stuart, who returns to Scotland after being widowed in France. She intends to reclaim her rightful throne and overthrow her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England, but instead faces punishment. The film stars Saoirse Ronan as Mary Stuart and Margot Robbie as Queen Elizabeth I. In this film, Margot Robbie's acting is all out and really cool, KLovers!

11. Terminal (2018)

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TERMINAL (2018) is a comedy-drama and crime film directed by Vaughn Stein and produced by David Barron, Molly Hassell, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, and Sophie Kerr. In this film, Robbie plays the role of Annie. 

Besides Margot Robbie, there are Simon Pegg, Mike Myers, Max Irons, and Dexter Fletcher who also join as cast members in TERMINAL (2018). This film tells the twisted journey of two assassins on a revenge mission.

12. Once Upon A Time in Hollywood (2019)

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Under the direction of renowned director Quentin Tarantino, Margot Robbie returns to star in a film titled ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (2019). In this film, she plays the role of Sharon Tate, who in real life was the wife of director Roman Polanski and became a murder victim.

The film also stars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie reunites with renowned actor Leonardo DiCaprio. It is known that this film has received various positive responses from its audience, as it tells the story of Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), a former television star who was once successful. The film also presents many references to Hollywood's pop culture.

13. Bombshell (2019)

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BOMBSHELL (2019) is an American drama film directed by Joy Roach and written by Charles Andolph. The film stars Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie. 

The film BOMBSHELL (2019) is known to be an adaptation of the true story of female journalists at Fox News who planned to expose CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. This is related to the biggest scandal that happened at Fox News and Fox Television Stations, carried out by their former chairman and CEO, Roger Ailes. In addition to the three aforementioned actresses, there are also actors who play supporting roles in the film BOMBSHELL (2019) including John Lithgow, Kate McKinnon, and Connie Britton.

14. Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)

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Returning to her role as Harley Quinn, this time with a new story, Margot Robbie stars in the film titled BIRDS OF PREY AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN released in 2020. This film is directed by Cathy Yan and falls under the genres of Action, Comedy, and Crime.

The film follows Harley Quinn as she overcomes the sadness of breaking up with the Joker and decides to join an antihero group consisting of Black Canary, Renee Montoya, and Huntress. With her team, Quinn aims to save teenagers from criminals. For KLovers who want to see the funny side of Harley Quinn, go ahead and watch it.

15. Amsterdam (2022)

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Not less cool, the next film starring Margot Robbie is AMSTERDAM which will be released in 2022. This drama comedy and historical genre film is set in the 1930s.

It tells the story of three friends, Burt Berendsen (Christian Bale), Valerie Voze (Margot Robbie), and Harold Woodman (John David Washington), who witness a murder and end up becoming suspects. Then the three of them try to find a way out and change the course of American history.

In addition to the list of films starring Margot Robbie besides BARBIE (2023), there are many other films such as DREAMLAND (2019), THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021), BABYLON (2022), and ASTEROID CITY (2022). There are so many films and her skill in acting with various character variations in various cool films. So, which Margot Robbie film is your favorite, KLovers?

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