There are some heavy themes in Greta Gerwig’s big-screen ‘Barbie’ starring Margot Robbie, plus “suggestive references and brief language” Warner Bros. Moviegoers have been hearing a lot about Greta ...

Barbie dolls are meant to be playthings for kids. But is this the case for director Greta Gerwig’s new movie? Is her Barbie movie about the iconic toy appropriate for kids, and what is its rating?

Chances are, someone in your family is likely to have seen a peppy TV spot, one of the fun-filled trailers or even an online “Barbenheimer” poster and been all, “Come on, 'Barbie,' let's go party.” ...