Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012)
Kernel Score: 80% · 630 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Family, Animation
Released: 2012-09-13
Runtime: 86 minutes
Where to watch Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is a G-rated animated musical about two girls who swap lives and learn to be themselves.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Ezekiel Norton
Cast
- Kelly Sheridan as Princess Tori (speaking voice)
- Jennifer Waris as Princess Tori (singing voice)
- Ashleigh Ball as Keira (speaking voice)
- Tiffany Giardina as Keira (singing voice)
- Ellie King as Duchess Amelia (voice)
- Peter Kelamis as Seymour Crider (voice)
- Allison Warnyca as Nora (voice)
- Christopher Gaze as King Frederic / Page (voice)
- Lauren Lavoie as Meredith
- Ashlyn Drummond as Trevi
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar FAQ
Is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar good?
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 630 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar OK for kids?
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is a G-rated animated musical about two girls who swap lives and learn to be themselves.
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 and the Diamond Castle and Barbie: Princess Adventure.