Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday is best for ages 5+. It's rated NR. This animated musical special follows Chelsea, Barbie's youngest sister, who believes her birthday has been lost after her family's cruise ship crosses the International Date Line. The movie's content is very mild…

Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.

This animated musical special follows Chelsea, Barbie's youngest sister, who believes her birthday has been lost after her family's cruise ship crosses the International Date Line. The movie's content is very mild, consistent with its TV-Y rating, featuring light cartoon peril and themes of feeling left out. Chelsea…

None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.

Violence is very mild, brief, and presented in a cartoonish, non-threatening manner. Characters are placed in moments of light peril, such as getting stuck in quicksand before being rescued, escaping a mild volcanic eruption, and saving a giraffe from a large…

None. There is no profanity or name-calling.

None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.

The central theme is Chelsea feeling sad and forgotten when she thinks her birthday has been skipped. This prompts her to run away from her family without telling them, an act that creates temporary worry. The film resolves with positive themes of…

Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday runs 60 minutes, directed by Cassi Simonds, released in 2021.

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