Barbie Presents: Thumbelina (2009)

Barbie tells on a new story, Thumbelina. A story about a fairy who befriend a human girl, and both cooperate their strength in an attempt to save the fairies trees.

Director:

Conrad Helten

Writers:

Elise Allen (screenwriter), Ruth Handler (based on: the Barbie characters created by)

Stars:

Kelly Sheridan, Anna Cummer, Kelly Metzger

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kelly Sheridan	...	Barbie (voice)
Anna Cummer	...	Thumbelina (voice)
Kelly Metzger	...	Makena (voice)
Tabitha St. Germain	...	Chrysella (voice)
Cathy Weseluck	...	Janessa (voice)
Kathleen Barr	...	Vanessa (voice)
Peter New	...	Evan (voice)
Brian Drummond	...	Poofles (voice)
Louis Chirillo	...	Myron (voice)
Garry Chalk	...	Louie (voice) (as Gary Chalk)
Mackenzie Gray	...	Rick (voice) (as Mackenzie Grey)
France Perras	...	Carla (voice)
Ashleigh Ball	...	Violet (voice)
Natasha Calis	...	Emma (voice)
Sean Thomson	...	Lucas (voice)

Storyline

In a modern retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, Thumbelina (1994), Barbie recounts the exciting story of the tiny forest-sprite and her new best friend: the Twillerbee, Thumbelina. Living in total harmony with nature, the minuscule race of charismatic creatures has the extraordinary power to make plants and flowers grow; however, Thumbelina will see her world turn upside down when the spoiled girl, Makena, uproots her favourite spot of wild-flowers, on a whim. Now, a big construction company threatens to destroy the enchanted land of the harmless Twillerbees. Can the teeny-tiny Thumbelina save her beloved home?

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Plot Keywords:

2000s | reference to barbie | hans christian andersen | nature | sprite | 

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Taglines:

Barbie Presents Thumbelina - A new tale with the classic character.

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Genres:

Animation | Family

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Certificate:

TV-Y

Did You Know?

Trivia

In an attempt to heal the nation, on February 14, 2021, podcast hosts Richard Martin and Alexander "AJ" Jones of the Cult Popture Podcast released an 18+ hour comprehensive podcast reviewing the 37 Barbie films. The retrospective took over a month to prepare and features numerous guest speakers as well as an original song created specially for the podcast.

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Connections

Follows Barbie Diaries (2006)

User Reviews

Good movie

Overalll as a stand-alone movie I think it is good but I don't consider it a Barbie movie. I love the message of the environment and how a little person can make a difference

Details

Official Sites:

Classic Media Classic Media

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 March 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mattel Entertainment, Rainmaker Animation & Visual Effects

Technical Specs

Color:

Color