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Barbie (2023)
Barbie is a film adaptation of the generational iconic toy directed by Greta Gerwig, who co-wrote the script with Noah Baumbach. The film centers on Margot Robbie's Barbie who is expelled from Barbieland and travels with Ken (Ryan Gosling) to the real world in search of happiness. The film also stars Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, and several other famous celebrities in cameo roles.
- Release Date:
- July 21, 2023
- Director:
- Greta Gerwig
- Cast:
- Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu, Ariana Greenblatt, Helen Mirren, Nicola Coughlan, John Cena, Will Ferrell, Ritu Arya, Michael Cera, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Kate McKinnon
- Rating:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 114 Minutes
- Writers:
- Noah Baumbach, Greta Gerwig
- Budget:
- $100 Million
- Studio(s):
- LuckyChap Entertainment, Mattel Films, Heyday Films
- Distributor(s):
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Franchise(s):
- Barbie
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