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Barbie

2023Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

Comedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic805.8Rotten Tomatoes88%72%

A nostalgic, eccentric comedy movie about pop culture and society, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

She's everything. He's just Ken.

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Feels like

  • Satirical Feminist Fantasy
  • Hyper-Stylized Pop Art
  • Existential Crisis Comedy
  • Nostalgic Icon Deconstruction
  • Vibrant Visual Spectacle
  • Sharp Social Commentary
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Heartfelt Coming-of-Age
  • Campy & Self-Aware
  • Cultural Phenomenon

Cast

24 of 127

Crew

Directed by
Greta Gerwig
Written by
Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach
Produced by
Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, David Heyman
Music by
Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt

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July 19, 2023 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
July 19, 2023
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$145 million
Box office
$1.4 billion
Available in
101 countries

Tropes

Brutal Honesty, Commitment Issues, Take Our Word for It +9

  • Brutal Honesty
  • Commitment Issues
  • Take Our Word for It
  • Men Can't Keep House
  • Faux Horrific
  • Creative Closing Credits
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Barbie Doll Anatomy
  • The Hero's Journey
  • The Un-Smile
  • Ripped from the Headlines
  • Retraux

12 of 218 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Barbie?"

Questions about Barbie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbie?

HBO Max

In the United States, Barbie streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 76 other countries.

Is Barbie worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Barbie okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Barbie make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Barbie?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Was Barbie a box office hit?

Budget$145 million
Box office$1.4 billion

Yes, a big one: it cost about $145 million to make and earned $1.4 billion worldwide, 10.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Barbie use?

Brutal HonestyCommitment IssuesTake Our Word for ItMen Can't Keep HouseFaux HorrificCreative Closing CreditsEstablishing Character MomentBarbie Doll AnatomyThe Hero's JourneyThe Un-SmileRipped from the HeadlinesRetrauxand 206 more

TV Tropes lists 218 tropes for it, including Brutal Honesty, Commitment Issues, and Take Our Word for It.