# Barbie (2023)

> A dazzlingly pink fantasy comedy sends Barbie and Ken beyond their perfect toy world into a funny, musical reckoning with gender, identity, and real life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/223068

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
- Director: Greta Gerwig
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, joyful, group movie night, family movie night with older children

## Synopsis

A whimsical journey of self-discovery and empowerment awaits in a vibrant world where dreams come true.

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