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Barbie

Directed by Greta Gerwig · 2023 ·

Short answer

Is Barbie worth watching?

Yes. Barbie (2023) earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

79%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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88% Editorial Rating
83% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
6.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 54m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · UA (India) · 13+ (Indonesia) · PG (Australia)
Cast
Margot Robbie , Ryan Gosling , America Ferrera , Ariana Greenblatt , Issa Rae , Kate McKinnon , Alexandra Shipp , Emma Mackey
Streaming
HBO Max
Language
English

Also known as バービー 바비 芭比 Barbie芭比 บาร์บี้ باربي

Where to watch

  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Barbie by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video
Indonesia Catchplay
Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT
Turkey TV+, HBO Max
United Kingdom HBO Max
United States HBO Max

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (83%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, adventure, fantasy pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Barbie worth watching?

    Yes — Barbie earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, adventure, fantasy pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Gerwig’s pink phenomenon — Margot Robbie’s Barbie is both doll and cultural critique in the decade’s biggest movie event.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Barbie about?

    Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

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    Barbie: frequently asked questions

    Is Barbie worth watching?

    Yes. Barbie (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 79%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Barbie?

    In the United States, Barbie streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Catchplay in Indonesia; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Barbie?

    Barbie runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

    What is Barbie rated?

    Barbie is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, UA in India, 13+ in Indonesia and PG in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Barbie?

    Barbie is directed by Greta Gerwig and stars Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Issa Rae.

    What is the Metascore for Barbie?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Barbie is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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