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Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Tori is a blonde princess who is bored of living her royal life, and has dreams of becoming a popstar. Keira, on the other hand, is a brunette popstar who dreams of being a princess. When the two meet, they magically trade places, but after realising it is best to be themselves.

Rated G • 2012 • 1h 26m

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Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is a lighthearted animated musical that follows Princess Tori and popstar Keira as they magically swap lives to escape their respective pressures. The film is rated G and stays appropriate for all ages, featuring mild cartoon-style tension during the villain's attempt to steal a magical plant. There is no sexual content, strong language, or substance use present. Parents should note minor moments of… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Kelly Sheridan
Kelly Sheridan
JW
Jennifer Waris
Ashleigh Ball
Ashleigh Ball
Tiffany Giardina
Tiffany Giardina
EK
Ellie King
Peter Kelamis
Peter Kelamis
AW
Allison Warnyca
Christopher Gaze
Christopher Gaze
Lauren Lavoie
Lauren Lavoie
Ashlyn Drummond
Ashlyn Drummond
Adrian Petriw
Adrian Petriw
Leala Selina
Leala Selina
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Is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar appropriate for kids?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is a lighthearted animated musical that follows Princess Tori and popstar Keira as they magically swap lives to escape their respective pressures. The film is rated G and stays appropriate for all ages, featuring mild cartoon-style tension… Read more — free account

Content severity in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

Sex None 0/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Mild 2/10

What happens in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar, moment by moment

  1. 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  2. 0:55 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
  3. 1:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

There is no sexual content in this film.

Violence and gore in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

Violence is limited to mild, non-human, cartoon-style action, such as characters being magically transformed or minor scuffles during the climax.

Language in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

There is no profanity or offensive language in the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

There is no substance use in the film.

Mature themes in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

The story centers on themes of friendship, identity, and balancing responsibility, as the protagonists learn to appreciate their own lives.

Scary moments in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is best for ages 5+. It's rated G. Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is a lighthearted animated musical that follows Princess Tori and popstar Keira as they magically swap lives to escape their respective pressures. The film is rated G and stays…

What age rating does Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar have?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.

What is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar about?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is a lighthearted animated musical that follows Princess Tori and popstar Keira as they magically swap lives to escape their respective pressures. The film is rated G and stays appropriate for all ages, featuring mild cartoon-style tension during the villain's attempt to steal a…

Is there sex or nudity in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?

There is no sexual content in this film.

How violent is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?

Violence is limited to mild, non-human, cartoon-style action, such as characters being magically transformed or minor scuffles during the climax.

Is the language in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar appropriate for kids?

There is no profanity or offensive language in the film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?

There is no substance use in the film.

What mature themes appear in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?

The story centers on themes of friendship, identity, and balancing responsibility, as the protagonists learn to appreciate their own lives.

How long is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar runs 86 minutes, directed by Ezekiel Norton, released in 2012.

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