July 21, 2023
Excessive sex, violence, immorality, and/or worldview problems.
Released
July 21, 2023
Director
Greta Gerwig
Cast
Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, and Will Ferrell
Directed by Greta Gerwig, rated PG-13, released July 21, 2023. Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in Barbie Land until they get a chance to go to the real world.
Starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, among others.
Playful and pointed: figuring out who you are outside the box you were shipped in.
Critical response is solid (88% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 83% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 6.8/10.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
Playful and pointed: figuring out who you are outside the box you were shipped in.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★☆ (3/4). Family content -3 — excessive content concerns. The write-up flags substantial concerns (language, sexuality, violence, and/or worldview), urging strong caution or avoidance for family audiences.
Critics & audience
Critics land at a fresh 88% Tomatometer, with most recommending it for performances, pacing, or thematic ambition. Audiences largely leave satisfied (83% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 6.8/10, reflecting middling-to-positive broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
