---
title: "Barbie"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/barbie-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 139588
imdb_id: "tt2074334"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 35
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Barbie (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/barbie-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Barbie is a drama film released on October 7, 2011, with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. The story centers on a character named Soon-young who lives with her younger sister, Soon-ja, and their mentally handicapped father. The plot unfolds when an American man and his daughter, whose name is Barbie, arrive for an adoption. As the situation develops, the family faces a difficult decision regarding who is to be let go between Soon-young and Soon-ja. Additional background on the title character name stems from the fashion doll franchise created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler and manufactured by an American toy company. The film falls under the drama genre and is categorized among movies on digital databases. Viewers have access to overview information, media, cast and crew credits, and trailers through platforms such as the Movie Database, IMDb, and Plex.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, OnDemandKorea, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lee Sang-woo
- **Networks / Studios**: Mirovision, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Arirang TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lee Chun-hee** as *Mang-taek*
- **Kim Sae-ron** as *Soon-young*
- **Kim Ah-ron** as *Soon-ja*
- **Cat Tebo** as *Barbie*
- **Earl Jackson** as *Steve*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Barbie online?
Barbie is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Barbie worth watching?
Barbie holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 35 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Barbie and when was it released?
Barbie is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Barbie?
Barbie was directed by Lee Sang-woo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Barbie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/139588)
- [Barbie (2011) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2074334/fullcredits/)
- [Barbie (2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/139588/cast)
- [Barbie (2011) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/barbie/credits)
- [Barbie - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*