Barbie is streaming exclusively on Max ($9.99-$19.99 monthly) and is also available to buy or rent digitally at Prime Video, Apple TV and other streaming video-on-demand platforms.
The UAE Media Council, the regulatory authority responsible for monitoring and censoring media content in the Emirates, announced that it had cleared the Greta Gerwig-directed comedy, which is currently the highest grossing film of the year.
She plays the role of Doctor Barbie. While the film does not dive into trans identity, Barbie still manages to touch upon LGBTQ+ issues without naming them as such. In fact, the film features several openly LGBTQ+ actors, like Hari Nef, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, and Scott Evans.
While there's no sex in the movie (the Barbies and Kens are frank about not having genitals), Kens are shown shirtless, Barbies get catcalled, and there are suggestive references to the dolls' bodies -- including Ken's "nude bulge" -- and how a male-dominated society expects women to be ornamental and helpful.
Following that, a decision was made not to ban the movie from being shown in Jordan. A comprehensive analysis revealed diverse perspectives from viewers. One individual expressed that the movie "directly critiques the global feminist movement."
The ban stemmed from a drawing of a world map in the film that authorities in Vietnam said depicted the “nine-dash line,” which is a feature on some Chinese maps indicating the disputed territorial claims of China in the South China Sea. Vietnam believes that nine-dash line violates its sovereignty.
Several previous “Barbie” movies made for home video were banned in Saudi Arabia a decade ago due to racy clothing and the portrayal of women in non-traditional gender roles.
Plus, The Motion Picture Association has given "Barbie" a rating of PG-13 for suggestive references and brief language, meaning that it's not entirely kid-friendly. Here's everything we know about the film, so you can decide if your child should see "Barbie."
Though the movie is about a children's toy, it isn't necessarily a kids' movie. So, is Barbie appropriate for your kids to watch? This has become a hot debate among parents, as the movie is rated by the Motion Picture Association as PG-13, suggesting only teens and adults should enjoy the flick.
The movie does have adult themes, mild language and some suggestive references, but many parents have still felt comfortable taking their children and tweens to see it. The “Barbie” movie can be a great jumping off point for starting or continuing thoughtful discussions about diversity, inclusion and self-image.
BLACK BARBIE: A DOCUMENTARY follows the personal journey of Beulah Mae Mitchell, who devoted 45 years to Mattel and witnessed the profound impact of Black Barbies on girls. Prior to her arrival, self-realization was imposed upon by white beauty conventions.
Barbie is available to stream on MAX beginning December 15. MAX will likely be the only streamer with the film for quite some time as they have a partnership with Warner Bros. That being said, don't hold out hope that Barbie will land on streamers like Netflix or Hulu anytime soon.
Hollywood studios pulled its films out of Russia back in March 2022, but that hasn't stopped many Russians from enjoying them as a vibrant illegal market for screenings of globally popular films such as Barbie and Oppenheimer has emerged in Russia's largest cities, including Moscow, St Petersburg and Kazan.
Barbie was never released in Vietnam due to a scene that depicted the controversial nine-dash line, which both Vietnam and China claim as their own in the South China Sea.
Jordan. TikTok has been banned in the Kingdom of Jordan since December 2022, after a police officer was killed during a protest and videos of the event flooded social media.
One Jordanian lawmaker wanted it banned because it supported “wrong ideas like homosexuality and feminism.” In Bahrain, Hassan Husseini, an Islamic preacher with millions of followers on social media, castigated the movie for “revolting against the idea of marriage and motherhood” and its depiction of men “without ...
Additionally, the Government of Jordan recently announced that public celebrations of Halloween and public appearances in Halloween costume are prohibited. U.S. citizens should expect police reaction, including arrests, at any public Halloween-themed event.
Barbie, formally known as “Barbara Millicent Roberts,” was born in 1959, which would technically make her 65 years old — except for the small fact that she was born as a 19-year-old. Yep, that's right: The first ever Barbie was officially 19 years old, which would make her age closer to 84 years old.
Yes, there is some “strong” language used but the one word that would really require some “earmuffs” is actually bleeped out. There is no other profanity. There is some beer-drinking in some scenes as well.
Trademark. parental guidance for children under 13: a rating assigned to a movie by the MPA advising parents that a film contains material they may deem unsuitable for children under the age of 13.
