---
title: "The Barbie Diaries"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-barbie-diaries-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 21705
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# The Barbie Diaries (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-barbie-diaries-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Barbie Diaries is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Family, Animation. Produced and broadcast by Curious Pictures, Mattel. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Barbie’s broken heart leads her to a magical diary that changes her school life."

### Why Watch
- Features a magical diary that grants wishes
- Shows Barbie navigating school friendships and ambitions

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited runtime of just over an hour
- Targeted mainly at younger audiences
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a family‑friendly animation with mild romantic themes suitable for children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: family, animation, dreamy, school, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-barbie-diaries-2006#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kallan Kagan, Eric Fogel
- **Networks / Studios**: Curious Pictures, Mattel

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kelly Sheridan** as *Barbie (voice)*
- **Sarah Edmondson** as *Courtney (voice)*
- **Venus Terzo** as *Tia / Passing Girl #2 (voice)*
- **Matt Hill** as *Kevin (voice)*
- **Chiara Zanni** as *Raquelle (voice)*
- **Maryke Hendrikse** as *Regen (voice)*
- **Anna Cummer** as *Dawn (voice)*
- **Andrew Francis** as *Todd (voice)*
- **Heather Doerksen** as *Stephanie (voice)*
- **Joseph May** as *Mr. Wexler / Popular Boy #2 (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What causes Barbie’s sadness at the start?
She is heartbroken after Todd returns to his former girlfriend.

### Q: How does the diary affect the story?
The diary makes Barbie’s wishes come true, changing her circumstances.

### Q: What school activity does Barbie try to pursue?
She attempts to become the anchorwoman for the school TV station.

### Q: What role does Barbie take after Raquelle beats her?
She becomes Raquelle’s personal assistant, helping with tasks like buying drinks.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Barbie Diaries — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21705)
- [The Barbie Diaries - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barbie_Diaries)

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