Margot Robbie’s ‘patriarchy condemning’ Barbie film unsuitable for younger youngsters

Barbie could also be a doll that little women have performed with for over 60 years, however her live-action debut has not been deemed applicable for younger youngsters by the BBFC.

Margot Robbie’s upcoming film sees “Barbie and Ken leave Barbieland and venture to California where they encounter the realities of being human in this lighthearted US comedy.

“It explores themes of gender roles and patriarchy through a satirical lens.”

The Greta Gerwig-directed movie has been given a 12A score which implies the content material is simply appropriate for youngsters aged 12 or over.

However, youngsters youthful can see it so long as they’re accompanied by an grownup.

The BBFC has given Barbie this certification due to “moderate innuendo, brief sexual harassment, implied strong language.”

On sexual themes, the BBFC stated of Barbie: “Moderate innuendo includes occasional gags about ‘beaching off’ and ‘sugar daddies’. There is a scene of sexual harassment in which men catcall a woman and make inappropriate comments about her appearance.

“A man slaps a woman’s bottom, however, his behaviour is immediately challenged and results in negative consequences.”

On language in Barbie, the BBFC wrote: “There is a use of bleeped strong language (‘motherf**ker’), as well as moderate bad language (‘bitch’) and milder terms such as ‘crap’, ‘God’, ‘hell’ and ‘damn’.”

And on the movie’s themes added: “There are occasional verbal references to death and mental health. Occasional references are made to patriarchal attitudes about women’s roles in society. These attitudes are clearly condemned and satirised.”

Barbie hits UK cinemas on July 21, 2023.