Margot Robbie, acclaimed for her dynamic performances in films like “I, Tonya” and “The Wolf of Wall Street,” has often shared her admiration for impactful and thought-provoking cinema. From classic dramas to avant-garde indie films, here are 10 movies personally recommended by Margot Robbie that highlight her appreciation for diverse storytelling and exceptional filmmaking.
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) – Guillermo del Toro’s dark fantasy film set during the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, blending magical realism with poignant human drama.
The Big Lebowski (1998) – A Coen Brothers cult classic comedy-mystery about a laid-back slacker who becomes entangled in a bizarre kidnapping case.
La La Land (2016) – Damien Chazelle’s musical romance starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, capturing the joys and heartaches of pursuing dreams in Los Angeles.
Lady Bird (2017) – Greta Gerwig’s coming-of-age drama, following a high school senior navigating relationships with her family and friends in Sacramento.
Lost in Translation (2003) – Sofia Coppola’s atmospheric drama about an unlikely friendship between a fading movie star (Bill Murray) and a young woman (Scarlett Johansson) in Tokyo.
The Shining (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s psychological horror masterpiece based on Stephen King’s novel, exploring the descent into madness of a writer (Jack Nicholson) at an isolated hotel.
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) – Adapted from Harper Lee’s novel, this classic courtroom drama stars Gregory Peck as a lawyer defending a black man wrongly accused of rape in 1930s Alabama.
Léon: The Professional (1994) – Luc Besson’s action-thriller about an unlikely bond between a professional assassin (Jean Reno) and a young girl (Natalie Portman) seeking revenge.
Stand by Me (1986) – Rob Reiner’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novella, following four boys on a journey to find a missing boy and confronting their own fears along the way.
Inception (2010) – Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending sci-fi thriller about a thief (Leonardo DiCaprio) who enters the dreams of others to steal their secrets, grappling with reality and illusion.