Barbie movie is a live-action American fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. It is based on the eponymous fashion dolls by Mattel, and is the first live-action Barbie film after numerous computer-animated films and specials. The film stars Margot Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling as Ken, and follows the pair on a journey of self-discovery following an existential crisis. The supporting cast includes America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell.