Barbie soundtrack: A definitive guide to all the soundtracks in the film
Greta Gerwig's fantasy comedy film Barbie became a cultural phenomenon when it released on July 21, 2023. The movie featured Margot Robbie as Barbie, Ryan Gosling as Ken, and America Ferrera as Gloria.
From its visionary screenplay and stunning costumes to its subtle comedy and handling of sensitive topics, every aspect of the film sparked conversations and popular culture discussions. However, perhaps one of the most memorable elements of the multi-starrer movie was its soundtrack.
Billie Eilish's What Was I Made For?, Ryan Gosling's I'm Just Ken and Charli XCX's song Speed Drive from the film captivated viewers and listeners since its release. The movie's soundtrack featured several other songs, besides the ones mentioned. Read on to learn more about the same.
The soundtrack of Barbie
The movie's album comprised the following tracks:
- What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish
- Pink by Lizzo
- Dance the Night by Dua Lipa
- Barbie World by Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (with Aqua)
- Speed Drive by Charli XCX
- I’m Just Ken by Ryan Gosling
- WATATI by KAROL G (feat. Aldo Ranks)
- Man I Am by Sam Smith
- Journey To The Real World by Tame Impala
- Hey Blondie by Dominic Fike
- Home by HAIM
- Forever & Again by The Kid LAROI
- Silver Platter by Khalid
- Angel by PinkPantheress
- Butterflies by GAYLE
- Choose Your Fighter by Ava Max
- Barbie Dreams by FIFTY FIFTY featuring Kaliii
The film's soundtrack garnered multiple nominations across different award ceremonies and won accolades in nearly all of them. It took home the award for Best Soundtrack Album at the 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards and was recognized as Top Soundtrack at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.
Additionally, it bagged Best Soundtrack at the 2023 St. Louis Film Critics Association Awards and Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The film was also nominated for Favorite Album at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
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About Barbie
The film's screenplay was written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. It was directed by Gerwig and produced by Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, David Heyman, and Robbie Brenner.
The official logline for the film did not say much about it, leaving its central plot a mystery for the audience to watch on big screens:
"To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken."
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How to watch the film?
Barbie is available for renting and purchasing on multiple digital platforms. This includes Apple TV Plus, Google Play Movies, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home (VUDU), and Movies Anywhere.
Other platforms that have the movie include Microsoft, Xfinity, Cox, DirecTV, My Dish, Verizon, YouTube, Redbox, and Row8.
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