Barbie: Mermaid Power (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Barbie 'Brooklyn' Roberts, Barbie 'Malibu' Roberts, and sisters Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea go on an underwater adventure as they transform into mermaids to help save the world of Pacifica.
Rated PG • 2022 • 1h 4m
Barbie: Mermaid Power earns its PG rating for mild cartoon peril and some thematic elements. The film follows Barbie and her friends as they transform into mermaids to save the underwater kingdom of Pacifica from a mountain of trash. The primary content concerns are scenes of mild peril, such as characters being captured in a net or facing a submarine crash, and some mildly scary creatures controlled by the villain, Marlo. With no… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Barbie: Mermaid Power appropriate for kids?
Barbie: Mermaid Power earns its PG rating for mild cartoon peril and some thematic elements. The film follows Barbie and her friends as they transform into mermaids to save the underwater kingdom of Pacifica from a mountain of trash. The primary content concerns are scenes of… Read more — free account
Content severity in Barbie: Mermaid Power
What happens in Barbie: Mermaid Power, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in Barbie: Mermaid Power
None. There is no sexual content, romance, or nudity.
Violence and gore in Barbie: Mermaid Power
Violence is very mild and consists of cartoon peril. The villain, Marlo, uses two large fish-like creatures to chase the heroes. In one scene, two young characters are briefly trapped in a net. There is also a scene involving a submarine crash where characters are in danger, but no one is harmed. All action is fantastical and lacks any realistic impact or injury.
Language in Barbie: Mermaid Power
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Barbie: Mermaid Power
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
Mature themes in Barbie: Mermaid Power
The main theme is environmentalism, with the central conflict revolving around saving the ocean from a giant, threatening island of trash. Other themes include teamwork, friendship, and responsibility. There are also very mild themes of professional rivalry, as the villain Marlo feels dismissed by her scientific peers.
Scary moments in Barbie: Mermaid Power
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Barbie: Mermaid Power 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: Mermaid Power appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Barbie: Mermaid Power is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Barbie: Mermaid Power earns its PG rating for mild cartoon peril and some thematic elements. The film follows Barbie and her friends as they transform into mermaids to save the underwater kingdom of Pacifica from a…
What age rating does Barbie: Mermaid Power have?
Barbie: Mermaid Power is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Barbie: Mermaid Power about?
Barbie: Mermaid Power earns its PG rating for mild cartoon peril and some thematic elements. The film follows Barbie and her friends as they transform into mermaids to save the underwater kingdom of Pacifica from a mountain of trash. The primary content concerns are scenes of mild peril, such as characters being…
Is there sex or nudity in Barbie: Mermaid Power?
None. There is no sexual content, romance, or nudity.
How violent is Barbie: Mermaid Power?
Violence is very mild and consists of cartoon peril. The villain, Marlo, uses two large fish-like creatures to chase the heroes. In one scene, two young characters are briefly trapped in a net. There is also a scene involving a submarine crash where…
Is the language in Barbie: Mermaid Power appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Barbie: Mermaid Power?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
What mature themes appear in Barbie: Mermaid Power?
The main theme is environmentalism, with the central conflict revolving around saving the ocean from a giant, threatening island of trash. Other themes include teamwork, friendship, and responsibility. There are also very mild themes of professional rivalry…
How long is Barbie: Mermaid Power?
Barbie: Mermaid Power runs 64 minutes, directed by Ron Myrick, released in 2022.
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