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Barbie

2023·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody8

World

Pop culture, society, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Satirical Feminist FantasyHyper-Stylized Pop ArtExistential Crisis ComedyNostalgic Icon DeconstructionVibrant Visual SpectacleSharp Social CommentaryAbsurdist HumorHeartfelt Coming-of-AgeCampy & Self-AwareCultural Phenomenon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Barbie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbie legally?

Barbie is included with a subscription to TNT, TBS, tru TV, and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Barbie worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Barbie rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Barbie?

1 h 54 min

Barbie runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Barbie?

Critics84
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Barbie higher (84) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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 language is Barbie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Barbie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Barbie in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Barbie, including Brutal Honesty, Commitment Issues, Take Our Word for It.