But if you haven't heard, the Motion Picture Association actually gave Barbie, Ken, and the gang a PG-13 rating! It never once crossed my mind that perhaps Barbie might be inappropriate for my 8-year-old daughter. First of all, the movie is being marketed to girls well under 13.
Having said that, Barbie is PG-13, not rated R, and could most definitely be enjoyed by younger kids should their parents agree that they are ready enough.
Barbie (2023) is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for suggestive references and brief language. Violence: There are chase scenes involving reckless driving. There are scenes of physical fighting involving hitting, kicking, and shoving. Male characters have a “war” in which sports equipment is used in place of weapons.
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.
While the movie is given credit for including a gay character, he's largely made fun of and glossed over as an accessory to the Barbies. With a lack of queer people in the "real world" of this movie, families with two queer dads seeing this movie only have Allan – a character largely joked about – as a portrayal.
Barbie has been rated 12A for its age rating by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). That means anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult to the cinema. The adult does NOT have to be a parent, but can be an older sibling, babysitter or other relative.
Because they are too old for that? As experts would tell you, there is no age limit for dolls. It may seem unusual in this day and age, but several 12-year-olds still play with dolls. And in a world where the internet is widespread, this may be a good thing.
PG: PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13: PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Every child is different, and there is no set age at which all children stop playing with dolls. However, there are some signs that your child may be ready to move on from doll play: If your child is no longer showing interest in their dolls, this may be a sign that they are ready to move on to other toys.
Previously perceived as a symbol of unattainable beauty, Barbie has transformed into an emblem of inclusivity and empowerment. The scene of Barbie visiting a gynecologist encapsulates this change, underlining that health is vital to being a “real woman.”
There's graphic sex and nudity with thirteen- year-olds. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Sex, Romance & Nudity in your kid's entertainment guide.
While plenty of women are excited to watch this nostalgic childhood figure come to life, plenty of men are also hitting Barbieland this summer. CBC News spoke to men across Ontario about Barbie, Greta Gerwig's filmmaking and how something like toxic masculinity won't stop them from seeing the film.
(3) PG-13 - Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13. A PG-13 rating is a sterner warning by the Rating Board to parents to determine whether their children under age 13 should view the motion picture, as some material might not be suited for them.
A PG-13 film is one which, in the view of the Rating Board, leaps beyond the boundaries of the PG rating in theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, or other contents, but does not quite fit within the restricted R category.
According to the Motion Picture Association, the PG-13 label means the movie is fine for kids over the age of thirteen. It may not, however, be appropriate for children under thirteen because of language, violence, nudity, and other mature content. But some parents say many PG-13 movies make them uncomfortable.
The first R-rated movie was “The Split,” a 1968 noir starring Jim Brown and Gene Hackman. From The World-Herald archive, an ad for "The Split," the first R-rated movie. The X rating basically just meant “not rated,” and restricted anyone under a certain age, even if they had an adult guardian with them.
Films rated PG13 is an advisory rating for parents to note there are scenes or themes unsuitable for younger children. However, there's no age restriction; so the parent can choose to allow or bring the child for the movie.
No one is ever too old for dolls. I am 51 and have collected dolls for nearly 30 years. I played with them until I was 13 and then, like most other people that age, was told that I should be 'too old' for them. I put my dolls away, reluctantly, but still noticed and liked dolls.
If a child still wants to play with toys as they move into adolescence, it is totally normal and to be celebrated! Unless a child's play is affecting or replacing real-life friendships, there is no need to worry.
Rated PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned – Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Rated X: No one under 17 admitted.
As experts would tell you, there is no age limit for dolls. It may seem unusual in this day and age, but several 12-year-olds still play with dolls. And in a world where the internet is widespread, this may be a good thing.
