Why is Barbie rated 12+?

One of the most anticipated releases of the year, Barbie premiered this Thursday (20) and promises the public a lot of nostalgia with a great symbol of childhood for many. Although the script stars a children’s toy, the film is not suitable for children.

With Margot Robbie It is Ryan Gosling as protagonists, the live action of the doll da Mattel is released for teenagers over 13 in the United States. In Brazil, above 12.

Who decides the classification in Brazil is the Ministry of Justice, taking into account a series of themes and factors that can be presented for each age group. In a report obtained by Economic valuethe following trends were listed:

Although the film addresses more mature themes, moving away from a traditionally childish plot, it can still be watched by younger people.

For the plot to reach free classification, as happens in cartoons, it would be necessary, according to the “Guide explaining the classification of audiovisual by age”:

• The presence of weapons without violence;
• Non-violent deaths or fantasy violence;
• In the case of nudity, non-erotic scenes are allowed; It is
• Moderate or insinuated consumption of legal drugs may be displayed.

More about Barbie (2023)

In addition to Ryan Gosling It is Margot Robbie interpreting the main characters, the cast of Barbie has other big names like Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, Ncuti Gatwa, Connor Swindell, Ritu Arya, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, Emerald Fennell, Sharon Rooney, Scott Evans, Ana Cruz Kayne It is Jamie Demetriou.

Barbie is already showing in all cinema chains in Brazil. watch the trailer in full below: