Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

Singing in her first movie musical!

2004 • 86 min • Animation · Family · Comedy

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Synopsis

In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by Mark Twain.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

1545 reviews

75 Audience · 1545 · 100%

Princess Anneliese and the humble seamstress Erika, who look strikingly alike, swap places through a twist of fate. This animated musical tells a story of friendship, identity, and finding your own voice, filled with catchy songs and royal adventure.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

A villain tries to kidnap the princess.
Some mild peril when characters are in danger of being discovered.

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Finding your own path
Kindness and empathy
The importance of honesty

Talk about it after

Following your dreams, even when others doubt you.
How friends can support each other through challenges.
The idea that true royalty comes from within.

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