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Barbie: Mermaid Power

2022Movie1 h 4 minPG

AnimationFamily
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd2.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–36%

A wholesome, hopeful animated movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Join Brooklyn Barbie and Malibu Barbie on an underwater adventure.

Barbie 'Brooklyn' Roberts, Barbie 'Malibu' Roberts, and sisters Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea go on an underwater adventure as they transform into mermaids to help save the world of Pacifica.

Feels like

  • Mermaids
  • Friendship
  • Adventure
  • Magical Transformation
  • Underwater World
  • Pop Culture
  • Family
  • Empowerment

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Ron Myrick
Written by
Ann Austen
Produced by
Susan Corbin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 14, 2022 · 1 h 4 min · PG

Released
October 14, 2022
Runtime
1 h 4 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

Darker and Edgier, Alpha Bitch, Young and in Charge +9

  • Darker and Edgier
  • Alpha Bitch
  • Young and in Charge
  • Foreshadowing
  • Master of All
  • World of Technicolor Hair
  • Sequel Non-Entity
  • Personality Powers
  • A Child Shall Lead Them
  • Amazing Technicolor Population
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Cassandra Truth

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Barbie: Mermaid Power?"

Questions about Barbie: Mermaid Power

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbie: Mermaid Power?

NetflixHooplaNetflix Kids

In the United States, Barbie: Mermaid Power streams on Netflix and Netflix Kids, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is Barbie: Mermaid Power worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.3 and Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5).

Is Barbie: Mermaid Power okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Barbie: Mermaid Power?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Barbie: Mermaid Power?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.