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Barbie as Rapunzel (2002)

โ€œLove and imagination can change the world.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 1,296 votes 1h 24m g AnimationFamily

#47 of 154 films from 2002 #429 of 741 in animation

Directed by Owen Hurley ยท Written by Elana Lesser, Cliff Ruby

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Overview

Barbie stars as Rapunzel, a young girl who is entrapped by a magical barrier by the wicked, Gothel. Rapunzel finds an escape where she finds a Prince and a feud between two kingdoms which goes back to the day she was kidnapped as a child.

Cast

Kelly Sheridanas Barbie Roberts / Rapunzel (voice)
Anjelica Hustonas Gothel (voice)
Cree Summeras Penelope (voice)
Ian James Corlettas Hobie / Palace Guard (voice)
Mark Hildrethas Stefan (voice)
David Kayeas Hugo / General (voice)
Peter Kelamisas Otto / Skinny Swordsman (voice)
Russell Robertsas King Frederick (voice)
Christopher Gazeas King Wilhelm (voice)
Terry Klassenas Fat Swordsman / Baker (voice)
Chantal Strandas Kelly Roberts / Katrina (voice)
Danny McKinnonas Tommy (voice)
Britt McKillipas Melody (voice)
Jocelyne Loewenas Lorena (voice)

Facts

Release dateOctober 1, 2002
Runtime84 min (1h 24m) โ€” shorter as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresAnimation, Family
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0313255

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Questions

How long is Barbie as Rapunzel?
Barbie as Rapunzel runs 84 minutes (1h 24m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Barbie as Rapunzel worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,296 votes, which places it #47 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 70%) and #429 among 741 animation titles.
Who directed Barbie as Rapunzel?
Barbie as Rapunzel was directed by Owen Hurley. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Barbie of Swan Lake (2003), Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001).
Who stars in Barbie as Rapunzel?
Kelly Sheridan as Barbie Roberts / Rapunzel (voice); Anjelica Huston as Gothel (voice); Cree Summer as Penelope (voice); Ian James Corlett as Hobie / Palace Guard (voice); Mark Hildreth as Stefan (voice); David Kaye as Hugo / General (voice).
What is Barbie as Rapunzel rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Barbie as Rapunzel?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32493.

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