Barbie: Spy Squad
Seen it?2016 | 75 min | Action, Animation, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and families. If you loved Big Hero 6, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Barbie and her best friends Teresa and Renee transform from hard-working gymnasts to undercover secret agents. When their amazing gymnastics skills catch the eye of a top-secret spy agency, the girls are soon following clues to a gem-stealing cat burglar, using high-tech gadgets, glam disguises and cute robo-pets to save the day.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Conrad Helten
- Erica LindbeckBarbie (voice)
- Stephanie ShehRenee (voice)
- Jenny PellicerTeresa (voice)
- Alyssya SwalesChelsea (voice)
- Elizabeth IrvingMila (voice)
- Brian DobsonAgent Dunbar / Announcer / Head Chef (voice)
- Rebecca HusainPatricia (voice)
- Cathy WeseluckAunt Zoe (voice)
- Ian HanlinLazlo (voice)
- Jonathan HolmesPercy (voice)