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7.6 / 10(1,277 votes)IMDbG20061h 23mCanada, United States of America

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

“Enchanted dancing in a magical world!”

Synopsis

King Randolph sends for his cousin, Duchess Rowena, to help turn his daughters, Princess Genevieve and her eleven sisters, into royal material. But the Duchess strips the sisters of their fun, including their favorite pastime: dancing. When all hope may be lost, the sisters discover a secret passageway to a magical land where they can dance the night away.

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Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses ( 2006 ) | Teaser Trailer US

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-01

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 19, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 12, 2006

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Greg Richardson
Screenplay & Story
Elana Lesser, Cliff Ruby, Ruth Handler, Robert McKee
Original Score
Arnie Roth
Original Title
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
Country of Origin
Canada, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 23m
Production Studios
Mainframe Entertainment, Mattel, Mattel Entertainment, Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Greg Richardson

Screenplay & Story

Elana Lesser, Cliff Ruby, Ruth Handler, Robert McKee

Original Score & Music

Arnie Roth

Film Editing

Colin Adams, James Boshier

Producers

Shea Wageman, Kim Dent-Wilder, Jesyca C. Durchin, Rob Hudnut, Jennifer Twiner McCarron

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Ruth Handler

Department Leadership Roster

Greg Richardson

Director

Shea Wageman

Shea Wageman

Producer

Elana Lesser

Writer

Cliff Ruby

Writer

Colin Adams

Editor

James Boshier

Editor

Jesyca C. Durchin

Producer

Jennifer Twiner McCarron

Producer

Walter P. Martishius

Production Design

Arnie Roth

Arnie Roth

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)TP
United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses about?

King Randolph sends for his cousin, Duchess Rowena, to help turn his daughters, Princess Genevieve and her eleven sisters, into royal material. But the Duchess strips the sisters of their fun, including their favorite pastime: dancing. When all hope may be lost, the sisters discover a secret passageway to a magical land where they can dance the night away.

Who directed Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses?

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses was directed by Greg Richardson.

Who stars in Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses?

The principal cast of Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses includes Kelly Sheridan, Catherine O'Hara, Christopher Gaze, Nicole Oliver, Jennifer Copping.

When was Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses released and how long is it?

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.

Who composed the musical score for Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses was composed by Arnie Roth.

Is Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses based on a book or true story?

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ruth Handler".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses?

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).