Margot Robbie, BAFTA-Winning Director & Two Rising Stars — Netflix’s Bad Bridgets Is Already One of 2027’s Most Exciting Films

Some films announce themselves quietly. Bad Bridgets is not one of them. From BAFTA-winning director Rich Peppiatt and Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap Entertainment, Netflix has officially acquired worldwide rights to this Irish period thriller — and it already has all the makings of an awards-season contender. Yahoo!

Bad Bridgets on Netflix — Key Details

What Is Bad Bridgets About?

Set in the 19th century against the backdrop of a famine-ravaged Ireland, the story follows two sisters who make a treacherous journey to America to escape an abusive father, poverty, and hunger. Once in New York, they join the ranks of other Irish immigrant women — the so-called “Bridgets” — creating mayhem in the city. Yahoo!

It’s part period survival drama, part revenge thriller — think Kneecap energy but set in Victorian New York. The film is inspired by real historical research, giving voice to forgotten and misunderstood female stories and the complexities of emigration during one of history’s darkest chapters. IrishCentral

The story draws from the Great Famine of Ireland — a catastrophe that forced over a million Irish people to emigrate in desperate conditions, making this film’s backdrop as harrowing as it is historically rich

Cast — Two Brilliant Stars, One Big Casting Shake-Up

Emilia Jones (CODA, Task) leads the film alongside Alison Oliver (Saltburn, Wuthering Heights), who recently replaced Daisy Edgar-Jones, originally attached to play opposite Jones. Edgar-Jones stepped aside due to scheduling conflicts. VarietyYahoo!

It’s a powerhouse pairing — two of the most exciting young actresses working in film today, playing sisters fighting for survival across two continents.

The Team Behind It

Producers include Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, and Josey McNamara for LuckyChap Entertainment (Barbie, Saltburn), alongside Trevor Birney, Patrick O’Neill, and Carol Murphy. Oscar-winning production designer James Price and costume designer Kate Hawley are also on board — guaranteeing the film will look absolutely stunning. What’s on NetflixVariety

When Does Bad Bridgets Release on Netflix?

No official date yet, but given the summer 2026 production schedule, Bad Bridgets is expected to land on Netflix sometime in mid-to-late 2027. What’s on Netflix

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