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8.2
Warner Bros. Pictures Acclaimed

Barbie

Barbie · Barbie Collection

2023 114 min PG-13
Critic8.2
Comedy Fantasy Adventure
Max Apple TV
Trailer Where to Watch

Overview

After an existential crisis shakes her perfect life in Barbie Land, Stereotypical Barbie — with Ken tagging along — ventures into the real world to find purpose, confronting ideas about identity, womanhood and what it means to be human.
Story 8.0
Acting 8.5
Direction 8.7
Cinematography 8.5
Music 8.6
Pacing 8.0
Originality 9.0
Emotional Impact 8.0
Overall 8.2

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.2 /10

Bold and inventive

Gerwig fuses candy-colored comedy with genuine ideas about identity and womanhood.

Career-best Ken

Ryan Gosling's scene-stealing Ken, and 'I'm Just Ken', became instant cultural touchstones.

Pros

  • Sharp, self-aware writing
  • Dazzling production design
  • Perfect lead casting
  • Iconic soundtrack
  • Real emotional and cultural resonance

Cons

  • Message can feel on-the-nose
  • Third act divides some viewers
Verdict A witty, visually dazzling and surprisingly poignant comedy that turns a toy brand into sharp, heartfelt cultural commentary. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are perfectly cast, and Gerwig's craft elevates every frame.

AI Review

Greta Gerwig's witty, record-breaking live-action Barbie — 2023's biggest film and a genuine cultural phenomenon.

A witty, visually dazzling and surprisingly poignant comedy that turns a toy brand into sharp, heartfelt cultural commentary. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are perfectly cast, and Gerwig's craft elevates every frame.

Stream on Max — a smart, funny crowd-pleaser worth the hype.

Awards

Academy Awards

Best Original Song ("What Was I Made For?") · Won

Academy Awards

Best Picture · Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Supporting Actor (Ryan Gosling) · Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Supporting Actress (America Ferrera) · Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Adapted Screenplay · Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Original Song ("I'm Just Ken") · Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Costume Design · Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Production Design · Nominated

Timeline

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Status
Development

A live-action Barbie film went through years of development and casting changes before Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie's LuckyChap took the reins with Greta Gerwig directing.

Principal photography

Filmed in 2022 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England, using extensive practical sets for Barbie Land.

Release

Premiered in Los Angeles on July 9, 2023 and released in the US on July 21, 2023 alongside Oppenheimer.

Academy Awards

Best Original Song ("What Was I Made For?") Won

Academy Awards

Best Picture Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Supporting Actor (Ryan Gosling) Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Supporting Actress (America Ferrera) Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Adapted Screenplay Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Original Song ("I'm Just Ken") Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Costume Design Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Production Design Nominated

Production

Development

A live-action Barbie film went through years of development and casting changes before Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie's LuckyChap took the reins with Greta Gerwig directing.

Principal photography

Filmed in 2022 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England, using extensive practical sets for Barbie Land.

Release

Premiered in Los Angeles on July 9, 2023 and released in the US on July 21, 2023 alongside Oppenheimer.

Streaming

Max Apple TV

Cast

Margot Robbie Barbie
Ryan Gosling Ken
America Ferrera Gloria
Kate McKinnon Weird Barbie
Michael Cera Allan
Ariana Greenblatt Sasha
Issa Rae President Barbie
Rhea Perlman Ruth Handler
Will Ferrell Mattel CEO
Simu Liu Ken
Emma Mackey Physicist Barbie
Helen Mirren Narrator

Characters

Barbie Margot Robbie
Ken Ryan Gosling
Gloria America Ferrera
Weird Barbie Kate McKinnon
Allan Michael Cera
Sasha Ariana Greenblatt
President Barbie Issa Rae
Ruth Handler Rhea Perlman
Mattel CEO Will Ferrell
Ken Simu Liu
Physicist Barbie Emma Mackey
Narrator Helen Mirren

Crew

Greta Gerwig Director
Greta Gerwig Writer
Noah Baumbach Writer
Mark Ronson Composer
Andrew Wyatt Composer
Rodrigo Prieto Cinematographer
Nick Houy Editor
David Heyman Producer
Margot Robbie Producer
Tom Ackerley Producer
Robbie Brenner Producer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. What Was I Made For? — Billie Eilish
  2. I'm Just Ken — Ryan Gosling
  3. Dance the Night — Dua Lipa
  4. Barbie World — Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice with Aqua

Trivia

  • The highest-grossing film of 2023 and the highest-grossing film ever directed by a solo woman.
  • Its same-day release with Oppenheimer created the 'Barbenheimer' double-feature phenomenon.
  • Became Warner Bros.' highest-grossing film, not adjusted for inflation.
  • Billie Eilish and Finneas won the Oscar for Best Original Song for 'What Was I Made For?'.
  • The production reportedly used so much pink paint it contributed to a global shortage.

Quotes

"You are Kenough."

"I'm just Ken, and I'm enough."

Goofs

  • Reflections of film crew are faintly visible in a couple of the glossy Barbie Land set surfaces.

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Franchise

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The first live-action Barbie film; a sequel was reported to be in early development.

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider Mad Max: Fury Road (9.3/10). A similarly themed alternative is Barbarian.

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