Friday Movie Matinee: "Barbie"

Darien Library presents a new monthly program: Friday Movie Matinee!

This week we are showing “Barbie.”

 “Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.”– Swank

Director: Greta Gerwig

Year: 2023

Starring:  Margot Robbie as Barbie, often referred to as "Stereotypical Barbie", Ryan Gosling as Ken, often referred to as "Beach Ken", Issa Rae as President Barbie, Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie, Emma Mackey as Physicist Barbie, Simu Liu as Tourist Ken/"Rival Ken", Kingsley Ben-Adir as Basketball Ken, Michael Cera as Allan, America Ferrera as Gloria, and Will Ferrell as the CEO of Mattel.

This movie is 1 hours and 54 minutes is rated PG-13 (for suggestive references and brief language).  

Watch the official trailer.

Dress Code 

Let your creativity shine! We encourage you to wear pink, sparkle, and channel your inner Barbie or Ken. Whether you want to embody the elegance of Barbie, the charm of Ken, or any other character from the Barbie universe, the choice is yours. Remember, the more fabulous, the better!

Prizes for the Best Dressed

To make this event even more exciting, we will be awarding prizes for the best-dressed attendees. So, put on your stylish best and stand a chance to win some fabulous prizes.

Don't miss out on this glamorous and fun event. It's a fantastic opportunity to relive the magic of Barbie and celebrate the world she represents.