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Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012): Cast & Plot

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Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is a 2012 animated family film starring Kelly Sheridan as Princess Tori (speaking voice), Ashleigh Ball and Peter Kelamis. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genres
Animation , Family
Original language
English
Studio
Mattel
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar About?

The premise of Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two girls with different dreams magically switch places. Tori, a princess longing to be a popstar, and Keira, a popstar wishing she were a princess, discover that being true to themselves is the best path. Through their experiences, they learn the importance of embracing their identities and finding harmony within.

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Cast & crew

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar Cast & Characters

Kelly Sheridan leads the cast as Princess Tori (speaking voice), with Ashleigh Ball as Keira (speaking voice) and Peter Kelamis as Seymour Crider (voice).

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Plot

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar Plot Summary

What happens in Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The kingdom of Meribella is preparing to celebrate its 500th anniversary with a festival of music and magic. The famous popstar Keira arrives to headline a series of concerts, yet behind the scenes she wrestles with a creative drought and an overbearing manager, Seymour Crider. Across the palace, the lively Princess Tori faces royal duties, tempered by her formidable aunt, Duchess Amelia. Both girls long for an easier, freer life.

Full summary

The whole story of Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar, scene by scene

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Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar.

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How Well Do You Know Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?

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Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar Also Known As

39 alternative titles, including “Barbie - La Princesse et la Popstar” and “Barbie - A Princesa e a Popstar”.

Also known as
  • Barbie - La Princesse et la Popstar
  • Barbie - A Princesa e a Popstar
  • Barbie: Die Prinzessin und der Popstar
  • Barbie - Prinsessen og Popstjernen
  • Barbie 18
  • Barbie - Prinsessa ja Poptähti
  • Barbie De Prinses De Popster
  • 23. Принцесса и поп-звезда
  • Barbie: Princeza i pop zvijezda
  • Barbie La Principessa e la Popstar
  • Barbie La Princesa y La estrella del pop
  • Barbie La Princesa y La Cantante
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  • 바비 프린세스와 팝스타
  • Μπάρμπι: Η πριγκίπισσα και η ποπ σταρ
  • Barbie - De Prinses & De Popster
  • Barbie : La Princesse et la Popstar
  • Barbie - A Princesa e a Pop Star
  • Barbie - Die Prinzessin und der Popstar
  • Barbie: La princesa y la cantante
  • Barbie: Prinsessan och popstjärnan
  • Barbie - La principessa e la popstar
  • Barbie: Prinsessen og popstjernen
  • Barbie-Prinsessa ja Poptähti
  • Barbie: Η Πριγκίπισσα & η Ποπ Σταρ
  • Barbie - Princezna a zpěvačka
  • Барби: Принцесса и поп-звезда
  • Barbie: Księżniczka i piosenkarka
  • Barbie: A hercegnő és a popsztár
  • ברבי הנסיכה וכוכבת הפופ
  • Barbie: Princezná a speváčka
  • Barbie: Prenses ve Popstar
  • Barbie: Принцесата и звездата
  • Barbie: La Princesa y la Estrella de Pop
  • บาร์บี้ และสาวน้อยซูเปอร์สตาร์
  • Barbie: A Princesa & A Popstar
  • 芭比之歌星公主
  • Barbie: Prințesa și vedeta pop
  • Barbie: Công Chúa & Ngôi Sao Nhạc Pop
  • バービー プリンセス&ポップスター

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FAQ

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar released?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar was released on September 11, 2012.

Who is in the cast of Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar?

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar stars Kelly Sheridan as Princess Tori (speaking voice), Ashleigh Ball as Keira (speaking voice) and Peter Kelamis as Seymour Crider (voice), among 17 credited actors.

Does Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar have a post-credit scene?

No. Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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