Raising Barbie movie age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Barbie movie age rating: the 2023 film is rated PG-13 in the US for suggestive references and brief language, per the MPA rating, as listed by IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes. It's 12A in the UK, for moderate innuendo, brief sexual harassment, and implied strong language, and 6 in Germany. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 11 and up.
Barbie (2023 film) at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG-13 - –Violence in rating descriptors
No violence descriptor (MPA, BBFC); comic fights only - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No scary descriptor (MPA, BBFC) - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: implied strong language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
MPA: suggestive references - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12A (FSK: 6)
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Live-action comedy (2023) by Greta Gerwig, based on Mattel's dolls source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA), per IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes | PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned; some material may be inappropriate under 13) — suggestive references and brief language |
| UK (BBFC) | 12A (no one under 12 unless with an adult) — moderate innuendo, brief sexual harassment, implied strong language source |
| Germany (FSK) | 6 (from age 6), per kino.de source |
| Common Sense Media | 11+ — themes likely to go over younger kids' heads; one bleeped strong word |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What the Barbie movie is about
Barbie (2023) is a live-action comedy directed by Greta Gerwig, starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken. After a crisis in Barbieland, they travel to the real world. It came out in US theaters on July 21, 2023, and was the highest-grossing film of 2023. It's a different thing from the dolls and the animated Barbie films; see our Barbie toy guide.
Barbie movie age rating: what's in it
Short answer: PG-13 in the US, 12A in the UK, 6 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG-13, suggestive references and brief language.
- UK (BBFC): 12A, moderate innuendo, brief sexual harassment, implied strong language.
- Germany (FSK): 6, per kino.de.
The BBFC lists one bleeped strong swear word, jokes about 'sugar daddies', and a scene in which men catcall a woman and one slaps her bottom; his behavior is challenged at once. Comic fight scenes have no detail. A child melts a doll's hair with a lighter.
Why is Barbie rated PG-13?
Short answer: The MPA cites suggestive references and brief language. Common Sense Media adds that the film's message about feminism and the patriarchy is likely to go over younger kids' heads, and that Barbie and Mattel brands appear in nearly every scene.
Why young kids know the Barbie movie
Barbie is a toy brand, and the film shares its name and look with the dolls. Common Sense Media notes that Barbie and Mattel brands appear in nearly every scene.
The habit kids may copy: everything has to be perfect
Barbie starts the film with a perfect day, every day, and falls apart when one thing goes wrong.
Try tonight: a not-perfect day
At dinner, each person names one thing that didn't go right today and how it felt: "Today something went wrong, and I felt..." In our program, this is the lesson "Weather Inside": naming what you feel.
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FAQ
What is the Barbie movie rated?
PG-13 in the US for suggestive references and brief language. It's 12A in the UK and 6 in Germany.
Is the Barbie movie for kids?
It's rated PG-13 in the US and 12A in the UK, for innuendo and language. Common Sense Media lists it for 11+.
Why is Barbie rated PG-13?
The MPA cites suggestive references and brief language. The BBFC adds a scene of brief sexual harassment.
Is there swearing in the Barbie movie?
The BBFC lists one bleeped strong swear word and milder words such as 'crap' and 'damn'.
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