Is ‘Barbie’ movie suitable for kids? Tips for parents before watching the film

With all the hype around the Barbie movie and the positive reviews for the film, from the trailer, we know that it is not a movie made for kids. Barbie is a satire made for adults. So, should you take your kids to watch Barbie? Does it have inappropriate language? Here’s what we know.

When is Barbie releasing in the theaters?

Directed by Greta Gerwig and produced by Margot Robbie, who also stars in the lead, the Barbie movie released in theaters worldwide on Friday, July 21, 2023.

What is the Barbie movie about?

This is definitely not your conventional Barbie content. The movie showcases an all-pink Barbie Land. While the Barbie dolls are seen having fun, the Ken dolls don’t have a life.

Stereotypical Barbie (played by Margot Robbie) and her boyfriend Ken (played by Ryan Gosling) must visit the ‘Real World’, the human world, to investigate some strange occurrences in Barbie Land.

Is ‘Barbie’ movie suitable for kids?

Let’s give a straight answer – no, the Barbie movie is not suitable for children. The movie may just contain some language not suitable for very young kids. Also, it is a satire and covers topics like gender conditioning, patriarchy, feminism, identity, toxic masculinity, the meaning of life, and other things in the Real World.

Kids in their tweens and teens may still understand the message of the film and also the humor, but the little kids will not get it.

What is the rating of the Barbie movie?

The Barbie movie comes with a PG-13 rating and it can be watched with kids of that age and above. The level of violence may also be, in fact, less than what is shown in cartoon films.

FAQs

Q1:What date is Barbie releasing worldwide?
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer ‘Barbie’ movie will have a theatrical release worldwide on July 21, 2023. The film is a satire on the Barbie doll product of toy maker Mattel.

Q2:Who is Ryan Gosling in Barbie?
Actor Ryan Gosling plays Ken, the boyfriend of Barbie, in the movie based on the famous Mattel dolls. Some fans objected to the 42-year-old actor playing the young Ken, but Ryan defended himself, saying that was the point of the movie.