Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- gentle
- whimsical
- romantic
- family movie night
- children's sleepover
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as an enchanting, tender, kid-appropriate CGI musical with appealing songs and positive role models.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rosella grows up shipwrecked on an island before Prince Antonio brings her into civilized society and royal intrigue.
Sagi, Tika, Azul, and other furry companions raise Rosella, advise her, and accompany her on the kingdom-saving adventure.
The film is built as a children's musical with original songs shaping Rosella's emotional journey and romance.
The production uses 3D computer animation for the island, animal characters, royal settings, and fantasy spectacle.
Films like Barbie as the Island Princess, and why
Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper
female-led animated fantasy musical with a princess protagonist, talking animal companions, and a gentle feel-good tone
The Swan Princess
family-oriented animated fantasy musical centered on a young heroine, romance, friendship, and colorful kingdom adventure
The Princess and the Frog
princess-focused animated musical with animal companions, romantic discovery, and an uplifting fairy-tale atmosphere
Movie Details
- Director
- Greg Richardson
- Release Date
- 2007-09-17
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (790)
Cast
- Kelly Sheridan
- Melissa Lyons
- Alessandro Juliani
- Christopher Gaze
- Steve Marvel
- Susan Roman
- Garry Chalk
- Russell Roberts
- Patricia Drake
- Bets Malone
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Barbie as the Island Princess about?
- A shipwrecked girl raised by talking animals enters royal society and finds courage, love, and a secret threat to the kingdom.
- What is Barbie as the Island Princess like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Barbie as the Island Princess as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Barbie as the Island Princess violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Barbie as the Island Princess.
- What did critics think of Barbie as the Island Princess?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as an enchanting, tender, kid-appropriate CGI musical with appealing songs and positive role models.
- Which films are like Barbie as the Island Princess?
- Films with a similar feel include Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper, The Swan Princess, and The Princess and the Frog.
- How long is Barbie as the Island Princess?
- Barbie as the Island Princess runs 85 minutes.
- Where can I watch Barbie as the Island Princess?
- In United States, Barbie as the Island Princess is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
In Ember's collections
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