Is Barbie rated?

“Barbie is curious, empathetic, brave, and kind, and she doesn’t give up on her goals. She realizes that she doesn’t have to be ‘perfect’ to have value,” writes Common Sense Media.

The Motion Picture Association gave “Barbie” a PG-13 rating for suggestive references and brief language, according to IMDd.

Will ‘Barbie’ be released in a PG version?

No. As of right now, only the PG-13 version of “Barbie” is set for theatrical release.

‘Barbie’ features some suggestive, adult language

There are mild sexual innuendos and vague sexually suggestive material throughout “Barbie,” reports IMDd. Some parents may not want their children to hear this type of inappropriate language, although it may go over younger audiences’ heads.

An earlier trailer for the movie features a scene with Ryan Gosling’s and Simu Liu’s Ken characters, who are arguing: “I would beach you off,” says Gosling’s Ken, and Liu’s Ken responds, “I’ll beach off with you any day.”

In another scene, Weird Barbie, played by Kate McKinnon, says of a Ken character, “I’d like to see what smooth blob he’s packing in those shorts.”

Similar sexually suggestive puns are expected throughout the movie.

“Barbie” has mild adult language throughout. Some of the language featured in the movie includes “bimbo,” “crap,” “stupid,” “freaking,” “nutjob,” “shut up,” and a bleeped-out F-word, according to Common Sense Media.

‘Barbie’ has some adult themes

“Barbie” is “an insightful exploration of humanity” that explores “the meaning of life” according to USA Today Such topics could be hard for kids to wrap their young minds around, but as Barbie embarks on a mission to discover the meaning of life and wrestles with thoughts about dying, the movie remains “hilarious” and “charming” for all audiences.

“It’s heady and existential and sometimes uses big words,” a source told People, “but smart kids will be eager to lean forward and meet the movie on those terms.” 

Even Robbie, who plays the titular character, did not expect the depth “Barbie” would take on and hopes the film will ignite thoughtful conversations.

“I didn’t know this character was going to get down into my bones in this way,” Robbie said, per USA Today; “I just didn’t ever expect to have so many big, profound conversations about the meaning of life or what true happiness is. I mean, we joke about an existential crisis, but it all did become very existential.”