Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

Enchanted dancing in a magical world!

2006 • 83 min • Animation · Family

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Synopsis

King Randolph sends for his cousin, Duchess Rowena, to help turn his daughters, Princess Genevieve and her eleven sisters, into royal material. But the Duchess strips the sisters of their fun, including their favorite pastime: dancing. When all hope may be lost, the sisters discover a secret passageway to a magical land where they can dance the night away.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

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Princess Genevieve and her eleven sisters love to dance, but their strict guardian, Duchess Rowena, forbids it. They discover a magical world where they can dance freely, but must also find a way to save their kingdom from the Duchess's schemes. It's a story of sisterhood, magic, and standing up for what's right.

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

Heads up

A conniving villain tries to take over the kingdom
Some mild peril, but always resolved happily
The princesses are briefly in distress

What it models well

Sisterhood and loyalty
Perseverance and courage
Creativity and self-expression

Talk about it after

The importance of family and supporting each other
How to stand up against unfair rules
Finding joy in simple pleasures like dancing

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