
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
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
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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
What happens in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar, moment by moment
- 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:55 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 1:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
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.
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.
Where can I read the full Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar parent guide?
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