Barbie: The Pearl Princess (2014)
Kernel Score: 76% · 350 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Family, Animation
Released: 2014-02-15
Runtime: 73 minutes
Where to watch Barbie: The Pearl Princess
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Barbie plays Lumina, a mermaid girl with the power to change the color of pearls. Cheerful and creative, Lumina finds herself working in a mermaid salon customizing fabulous hairstyles. And when Lumina has the chance to attend the royal ball, her friends adorn her with a gown fit for a princess. At the ball, villains try to seize power over the kingdom, and Lumina finds within herself an unexpected power that proves she is much more than a hair stylist.
Barbie: The Pearl Princess parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Barbie: The Pearl Princess is a G-rated animated fantasy about a mermaid who discovers her hidden magical power.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild fantasy peril occurs as villains try to seize power, without graphic content.
- Products & purchases: Moderate — As a Barbie-branded toy tie-in film, it inherently promotes the associated doll and merchandise line.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012) — 78%
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Director
Ezekiel Norton
Cast
- Kelly Sheridan as Lumina (voice)
- Katie Crown as Kuda (voice)
- Mark Oliver as King Nereus (voice)
- Rebecca Shoichet as Queen Lorelei (voice)
- Trish Pattendon as Scylla (voice)
- John Novak as Caligo (voice)
- Simon Hill as Fergis (voice)
- Peter New as Murray (voice)
- Kathleen Barr as Madame Ruckus (voice)
- Patrick Gilmore as Garth (voice)
Barbie: The Pearl Princess FAQ
Is Barbie: The Pearl Princess good?
Barbie: The Pearl Princess has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 350 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Barbie: The Pearl Princess?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Barbie: The Pearl Princess OK for kids?
Barbie: The Pearl Princess is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Barbie: The Pearl Princess is a G-rated animated fantasy about a mermaid who discovers her hidden magical power.
What movies are like Barbie: The Pearl Princess?
If you liked Barbie: The Pearl Princess, try Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2, Barbie as Rapunzel, Barbie: Princess Charm School and Barbie and the Secret Door.