I, Tonya

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Led by strong work from Margot Robbie and Alison Janney, I, Tonya finds the humor in its real-life story without losing sight of its more tragic -- and emotionally resonant -- elements.

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Movie Info

Based on the unbelievable, but true events, I, TONYA is a darkly comedic tale of American figure skater, Tonya Harding, and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history. Though Harding was the first American woman to complete a triple axel in competition, her legacy was forever defined by her association with an infamous, ill-conceived, and even more poorly executed attack on fellow Olympic competitor Nancy Kerrigan. Featuring an iconic turn by Margot Robbie as the fiery Harding, a mustachioed Sebastian Stan as her impetuous ex-husband Jeff Gillooly, a tour-de-force performance from Allison Janney as her acid-tongued mother, LaVona Golden, and an original screenplay by Steven Rogers, Craig Gillespie's I, TONYA is an absurd, irreverent, and piercing portrayal of Harding's life and career in all of its unchecked--and checkered--glory.
  • Rating:
    R (for pervasive language, violence, and some sexual content/nudity)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Directed By:
    Craig Gillespie
  • Written By:
    Steven Rogers
  • In Theaters:
     wide
  • On Disc/Streaming:
  • Box Office:
    $28,950,158
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    NEON

Cast

Margot Robbie
as Tonya Harding
Sebastian Stan
as Jeff Gillooly
Allison Janney
as LaVona Golden
Paul Walter Hauser
as Shawn Eckhardt
Julianne Nicholson
as Diane Rawlinson
Bobby Cannavale
McKenna Grace
as Young Tonya Harding
Caitlin Carver
as Nancy Kerrigan
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Critic Reviews for I, Tonya

All Critics (365) | Top Critics (54) | Fresh (326) | Rotten (39)

  • Even if [Tonya] Harding isn't someone you particularly like, the film succeeds in making us as the audience cheer for her at every turn.

    February 15, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Peter Gray

    The AU Review
    Top Critic

  • I, Tonya is a film whose smiling face conceals some very sharp teeth.

    January 17, 2020 | Full Review…

    Chris McCoy

    Memphis Flyer
    Top Critic

  • [Margot] Robbie is too pretty to be Tonya but still pulls it off. Allison Janney is exceptional and memorable as a witch of a Mom. Both soar, score and nail the landing on film instead of ice.

    October 10, 2019 | Full Review…

    Linda and Al Lerner

    Movies and Shakers
    Top Critic

  • It's a pretty fun ride.

    September 17, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Kate Rodger

    Newshub (NZ)
    Top Critic

  • It easily earns high scores across categories: the music is infectious, the direction is like a Coen-brothers romp, and the cast is all-star caliber.

    September 11, 2019 | Full Review…

    Debbie Holloway

    Narrative Muse
    Top Critic

  • Margot Robbie is an explosive delight and Craig Gillespie has found a way to make figure skating as intimidating as being initiated into the mafia.

    September 2, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Chris Sawin

    Reel Rundown
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for I, Tonya

  • Jan 11, 2019
    I'm not sure the movie wanted me to, but I for one wasn't on Tonya's side for a second. I wasn't on her horrible mother's or the asshole boyfriend's either, mind you. I just don't buy the "blame the public for always wanting a scandal to follow" attitude. It's pretty damn entertaining and full of great performances to follow dumb, egomaniac people making really stupid decisions for two hours. Almost made me feel like Fargo.
    Jens S Super Reviewer
  • Jul 22, 2018
    Based on a true story, I, Tonya is a remarkably compelling and tragic tale of ambition. The story follows the life of US figure skating champion Tonya Harding, from her beginnings as a young child in an abusive home to the scandal that ruined her career. Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, and Allison Janney all give excellent performances; especially Robbie, who has tremendous screen presence. And the script is incredibly well-written, with an unconventional narrative that constantly breaks the fourth wall. Additionally, the film has a subtle comedic wit and uses dark humor to lighten the tone. Also, the soundtrack does an amazing job at capturing the emotional resonance of the characters. A smart and well-crafted biopic, I, Tonya looks beyond the controversy and finds the humanity.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Apr 06, 2018
    I knew very little about Tonya going into this. Interesting movie and kind of nostalgic to the era it's set in. Quite tongue in cheek. Have to say, the mother stole the show, though. I'd hate to be related to her, but she is freaking hilarious in this. So sour and awful.
    Nicki M Super Reviewer
  • Mar 13, 2018
    It's got strong performances and some well executed moments, but overall this feels like mostly empty commentary. If the best thesis you can come up with is that you're main character "Is America" or whatnot, maybe you should give your script a couple more rewrites.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
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