Barbie
Directed by Greta Gerwig · 2023 ·
Barbie (2023) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release 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 | 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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
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. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Gerwig’s pink phenomenon — Margot Robbie’s Barbie is both doll and cultural critique in the decade’s biggest movie event.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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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