Barbie (2023)
Greta Gerwig's wildly inventive blockbuster sends Barbie and Ken tumbling out of their pastel paradise and straight into the messy, magnificent real world.
Barbie - Movie Information
- Original Title: Barbie
- Release Year: 2023
- Directed by: Greta Gerwig
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Adventure
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 54m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 19, 2023 (Australia - PG), July 21, 2023 (United States - PG-13), July 21, 2023 (Canada - PG), July 21, 2023 (United Kingdom - 12A), July 20, 2023 (Germany - 6), July 19, 2023 (France - TP), July 21, 2023 (India - UA), July 20, 2023 (Brazil - 12), July 20, 2023 (Mexico - B), July 20, 2023 (Italy - T), July 20, 2023 (Spain - A), July 19, 2023 (South Korea - 12), July 21, 2023 (China)
- Alternative Titles: باربی (IR), バービー (JP), Barbie芭比 (TW), बार्बी (IN), ברבי (IL), Barbie: La Pelicula (MX), 芭比 (CN), Μπάρμπι (GR)
- Production Companies: LuckyChap Entertainment, Heyday Films, NB/GG Pictures, Mattel, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Barbie - Plot
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.
Barbie - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see Barbie Land burst into glorious, candy-colored life:
She's everything. He's just Ken.
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Barbie - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Greta Gerwig
Main Cast
- Margot Robbie
- Ryan Gosling
- America Ferrera
- Ariana Greenblatt
- Issa Rae
- Kate McKinnon
- Alexandra Shipp
- Emma Mackey
- Hari Nef
- Sharon Rooney
Writers
- Noah Baumbach
- Greta Gerwig
Producers
- Robbie Brenner
- David Heyman
- Tom Ackerley
- Margot Robbie
Barbie - FAQs
Where can you stream Barbie (2023)?
Barbie (2023) is available to stream on Max (HBO Max). It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
What is the meaning of Barbie's ending explained?
At the film's end, Barbie chooses to become a real human woman named Barbara Handler, embracing mortality, imperfection, and authentic selfhood over the eternal perfection of Barbie Land. The ending is a meditation on identity, womanhood, and the courage it takes to live a genuinely human life.
Is Barbie (2023) based on a true story?
Barbie is not based on a true story. It is an original satirical fantasy inspired by Mattel's iconic Barbie doll, which was itself created by Ruth Handler in 1959. The film uses the doll as a springboard to explore themes of feminism, identity, and the pressures placed on women.
Who are the main actors in Barbie?
The film stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, with America Ferrera as Gloria, Ariana Greenblatt as Sasha, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Hari Nef, and Sharon Rooney each playing different Barbie variants.
What is the age rating for Barbie (2023)?
Barbie (2023) is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning parental guidance is suggested for children under 13. The film contains some suggestive humor, thematic elements, and brief language. In the UK it holds a 12A certificate, and in Australia it was rated PG.
Did Barbie (2023) win any major awards?
Barbie earned multiple major accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song ("What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish) and a Golden Globe for Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. It received eight Oscar nominations in total, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling.
How long is the Barbie movie?
Barbie (2023) has a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes (114 minutes). Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film moves briskly between the vibrant fantasy of Barbie Land and the grounded, satirical world of present-day Los Angeles.
How was Barbie (2023) received by critics?
Barbie was a critical and commercial triumph, earning an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised Greta Gerwig's sharp direction, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling's performances, and the film's witty blend of feminist satire, visual spectacle, and heartfelt emotional depth.
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