I, Tonya (2017)

Based On the Life of: Tonya Harding

Starring: Margot Robbie

Movie Budget: $11 million

Star Salary: N/A

This 2017 film tells the story of the life of figure skater Tonya Harding. It highlights Harding’s relationship with ex-husband Jeff Gillooly and the couple’s connection to the 1994 assault on fellow Olympic competitor Nancy Kerrigan, and the aftermath following the incident.

The dark comedy interviews the characters in a mockumentary style, as it highlights one of the most iconic stories of the 1990s. Margot Robbie, who played the title character and co-produced the film, was nominated for an Academy Award for the portrayal. The small film was critically-acclaimed and Allison Janney won an Oscar for playing Harding’s mother.