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Barbie: Princess Charm School

2011Movie1 h 19 minG

AnimationFamily
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about growing up and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

Movies with

Story

There's a Princess in every girl!

Barbie stars as Blair, a waitress in the kingdom of Gardania, who is chosen to go to Princess Charm School, a magical school where students learn to be a princess.

Feels like

  • CGI Animated
  • Princess Fantasy
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Magical World
  • Optimistic
  • Good vs Evil
  • Family-Friendly

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Ezekiel Norton
Written by
Elise Allen, Kati Rocky
Produced by
Shelley Tabbut, Shawn McCorkindale
Music by
BC Smith

Everyone

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

Facts

August 11, 2011 · 1 h 19 min · G

Released
August 11, 2011
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Animation, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
84 countries

Tropes

Rewatch Bonus, Complexity Addiction, Really Royalty Reveal +9

  • Rewatch Bonus
  • Complexity Addiction
  • Really Royalty Reveal
  • Inciting Incident
  • Doorstop Baby
  • Cloudcuckoolander
  • Princesses Rule
  • Pottery Barn Poor
  • Big Word Shout
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Mother Makes You King
  • Laser Hallway

12 of 110 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Barbie: Princess Charm School?"

Questions about Barbie: Princess Charm School

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbie: Princess Charm School?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Barbie: Princess Charm School from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Barbie: Princess Charm School worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Barbie: Princess Charm School okay for kids?

G

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

Can I half-watch Barbie: Princess Charm School?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Barbie: Princess Charm School?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Barbie: Princess Charm School use?

Rewatch BonusComplexity AddictionReally Royalty RevealInciting IncidentDoorstop BabyCloudcuckoolanderPrincesses RulePottery Barn PoorBig Word ShoutDisappeared DadMother Makes You KingLaser Hallwayand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 tropes for it, including Rewatch Bonus, Complexity Addiction, and Really Royalty Reveal.