Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
“Singing in her first movie musical!”
Synopsis
In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by Mark Twain.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Barbie In The Princess & The Pauper Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-06-04
Top Cast
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Kelly Sheridan
Princess Anneliese / Erika (voice)
Melissa Lyons
Princess Anneliese (singing voice)
Julie Stevens
Erika (singing voice)
Mark Hildreth
King Dominick (voice)
Mark Luna
King Dominick (singing voice)
Alessandro Juliani
Julian (voice)
Martin Short
Preminger (voice)
Kathleen Barr
Serafina / Bertie (voice)
Ian James Corlett
Wolfie / Guard #3 (voice)
Ellen Kennedy
Queen Genevieve (voice)
Pam Hyatt
Madame Carp (voice)
Brian Drummond
Nick / Guard #1 (voice)
Jan Rabson
Midas / Nack (voice)
Colin Murdock
Royal Scheduler (voice)
Janyse Jaud
Palace Maid (voice)
Lee Tockar
Ambassador Bismark / Guard #2 (voice)
Garry Chalk
Herve (voice)
Roger Monk
Minister (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 22, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Lau
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Handler, Mark Twain, Elana Lesser, Cliff Ruby, Robert McKee
- Original Score
- Arnie Roth, Megan Cavallari
- Original Title
- Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Mainframe Entertainment, Mattel, Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Mattel Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Lau
Ruth Handler, Mark Twain, Elana Lesser, Cliff Ruby, Robert McKee
Arnie Roth, Megan Cavallari
Greg Richardson
Jennifer Twiner McCarron, Jesyca C. Durchin
Department Leadership Roster
William Lau
Director
Greg Richardson
Editor
Jennifer Twiner McCarron
Producer
Elana Lesser
Writer
Jesyca C. Durchin
Producer
Cliff Ruby
Writer
Walter P. Martishius
Production Design
Arnie Roth
Original Music Composer
Megan Cavallari
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper about?
In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by Mark Twain.
Who directed Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper?
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper was directed by William Lau.
Who stars in Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper?
The principal cast of Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper includes Kelly Sheridan, Melissa Lyons, Julie Stevens, Mark Hildreth, Mark Luna.
When was Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper released and how long is it?
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper was composed by Arnie Roth, Megan Cavallari.
Is Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper based on a book or true story?
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ruth Handler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper?
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).