Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling's turn as Barbie and Ken has been rated a 12A.
as Barbie and Ken – is based on the Mattel doll of the same name, which has been popular with generations of kids since it first hit shelves in 1959.While most films based on kids’ toys – like The Lego Movie and Bratz: The Movie – are usually given a U or PG classification in the UK, the Barbie movie has been rated a 12A.
According to the British Board Of Film Classification , films given this rating usually contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. This also means that no one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless they are accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. The BBFC said it gave Barbie the 12A rating because it contains “moderate innuendo, brief sexual harassment and implied strong language”.However, according to the cast, the film works on “different levels” for different audiences.quoting her as saying: ”[Director Greta Gerwig] said from the beginning, ‘This is a big party and everyone is invited’. So in that way, it really is for everyone, and the comedy plays on so many different – the whole movie plays on so many different levels.
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