Barbie: Dolphin Magic (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Barbie and her sisters take off on another exciting, global adventure to visit their friend Ken at his summer internship at a beautiful and exotic coral reef.
Rated G • 2017 • 1h 3m
This G-rated animated adventure is suitable for all ages, focusing on friendship and animal rescue. The story follows Barbie and her sisters as they help a mermaid named Isla rescue her magical dolphin friends from a greedy marine biologist, Marlo. Content is very mild, with the main concerns being brief moments of animal peril, such as a dolphin being caught in a net and locked in a pen. There is no violence, sex, language, or… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Barbie: Dolphin Magic appropriate for kids?
This G-rated animated adventure is suitable for all ages, focusing on friendship and animal rescue. The story follows Barbie and her sisters as they help a mermaid named Isla rescue her magical dolphin friends from a greedy marine biologist, Marlo. Content is very mild, with the… Read more — free account
Content severity in Barbie: Dolphin Magic
What happens in Barbie: Dolphin Magic, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:16 🔥 Mature Themes 1/10
Sex and nudity in Barbie: Dolphin Magic
None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or romance depicted in the film.
Violence and gore in Barbie: Dolphin Magic
Any violence is extremely mild and presented as cartoonish peril. A dolphin is briefly shown caught in a net at the beginning, and later the dolphins are trapped in a pen by the film's villain. A brief, non-threatening chase sequence involves a helicopter pursuing a motorboat, but no one is ever in any real danger or harmed.
Language in Barbie: Dolphin Magic
None. The film is completely free of any profanity or rude language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Barbie: Dolphin Magic
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
Mature themes in Barbie: Dolphin Magic
The movie has strong positive themes of friendship, teamwork, and environmental conservation. It presents a clear moral about protecting animals and the wrongness of poaching and greed (personified by the villain, Marlo). The capture of a young dolphin and its separation from its family may be slightly upsetting for very sensitive young children, but it is resolved positively.
Scary moments in Barbie: Dolphin Magic
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Barbie: Dolphin Magic yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barbie: Dolphin Magic appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Barbie: Dolphin Magic is best for ages 5+. It's rated G. This G-rated animated adventure is suitable for all ages, focusing on friendship and animal rescue. The story follows Barbie and her sisters as they help a mermaid named Isla rescue her magical dolphin friends from a…
What age rating does Barbie: Dolphin Magic have?
Barbie: Dolphin Magic is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.
What is Barbie: Dolphin Magic about?
This G-rated animated adventure is suitable for all ages, focusing on friendship and animal rescue. The story follows Barbie and her sisters as they help a mermaid named Isla rescue her magical dolphin friends from a greedy marine biologist, Marlo. Content is very mild, with the main concerns being brief moments of…
Is there sex or nudity in Barbie: Dolphin Magic?
None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or romance depicted in the film.
How violent is Barbie: Dolphin Magic?
Any violence is extremely mild and presented as cartoonish peril. A dolphin is briefly shown caught in a net at the beginning, and later the dolphins are trapped in a pen by the film's villain. A brief, non-threatening chase sequence involves a helicopter…
Is the language in Barbie: Dolphin Magic appropriate for kids?
None. The film is completely free of any profanity or rude language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Barbie: Dolphin Magic?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Barbie: Dolphin Magic?
The movie has strong positive themes of friendship, teamwork, and environmental conservation. It presents a clear moral about protecting animals and the wrongness of poaching and greed (personified by the villain, Marlo). The capture of a young dolphin and…
How long is Barbie: Dolphin Magic?
Barbie: Dolphin Magic runs 63 minutes, directed by Conrad Helten, Michael Douglas, released in 2017.
Where can I read the full Barbie: Dolphin Magic parent guide?
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