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Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams

2021Movie1 h 2 min

AnimationMusic
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–50%

An uplifting, wholesome animated movie about everyday modern life and show business.

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 scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Barbie meets another Barbie Roberts, forming a close friendship, nicknaming each other Malibu and Brooklyn when they both attend the Handlers, Performing Art School in NYC, over the summer, competing for a spot at the spotlight solo.

Feels like

  • Kids Animation
  • Musical
  • Friendship
  • Pop Culture
  • CGI Animation
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Inspirational
  • Family-Friendly

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Scott Pleydell-Pearce
Written by
Christopher Keenan, Kate Splaine
Music by
Daniel Rojas

Everyone

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

Facts

August 20, 2021 · 1 h 2 min · Animation, Music, Family

Released
August 20, 2021
Runtime
1 h 2 min
Genres
Animation, Music, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

Abusive Parents, Took a Level in Dumbass, Advertised Extra +9

  • Abusive Parents
  • Took a Level in Dumbass
  • Advertised Extra
  • Token Trio
  • Sound-Effect Bleep
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Impossible Hourglass Figure
  • Out of Focus
  • Woken Up at an Ungodly Hour
  • No Name Given
  • One-Steve Limit
  • Imagine Spot

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams?"

Questions about Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams?

NetflixPrimeHooplaNetflix Kids

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

Is Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams?

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: Big City, Big Dreams?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.