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Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

2012, English. Directed by Ezekiel Norton.

True friends rock in perfect harmony!

Tori is a blonde princess who is bored of living her royal life, and has dreams of becoming a popstar. Keira, on the other hand, is a brunette popstar who dreams of being a princess. When the two meet, they magically trade places, but after realising it is best to be themselves.

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Runtime
1h 26m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
G

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7.2/10 from 652 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
13 September 2012
Country
United States of America, Canada
Written by
Steve Granat, Cydne Clark
princessmagicpop starmusicalfemale friendshipbased on toyfemale protagonistidentity swapswap roles3d animationmusic

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What Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is based on

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is based on The Prince and the Pauper, an 1881 toy by Mark Twain, published by James R. Osgood.

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Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar: quick answers

Is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 652 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).

Does Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar on?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?

If you liked Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar, try Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper, Barbie in Rock 'N Royals, Barbie: Princess Adventure.

Who directed Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012) was directed by Ezekiel Norton and stars Kelly Sheridan, Jennifer Waris, Ashleigh Ball.

What is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar based on?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is based on The Prince and the Pauper, an 1881 toy by Mark Twain, published by James R. Osgood.

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