Barbie (2023), directed by Greta Gerwig and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, paired one of the year’s biggest films with one of its biggest soundtracks. Released July 21, 2023, the movie follows Barbie and Ken leaving Barbie Land for the real world — and its music became a cultural moment in its own right, led by “I’m Just Ken.”
Quick Facts
| Title | Barbie |
| Release date | July 21, 2023 |
| Director | Greta Gerwig |
| Score composers | Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt |
| Soundtrack album | Barbie the Album (Atlantic Records, July 21, 2023) |
| Lead cast | Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling |
Score & Composers
Alexandre Desplat was originally attached to score Barbie in 2022 before exiting the project. Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt — who also executive produced the soundtrack album — stepped in to score the entire film in March 2023, despite neither having composed a full film score before. Their score runs 44 minutes and threads through the songs on Barbie the Album rather than sitting apart from them.
Every Song (Selected)
| Song | Artist |
|---|---|
| I’m Just Ken | Ryan Gosling (written/produced by Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt) |
| Dance the Night | Dua Lipa |
| Barbie World | Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (feat. Aqua) |
| Speed Drive | Charli XCX |
| What Was I Made For? | Billie Eilish |
Where to Stream
Barbie the Album and the film score are available by searching “Barbie the Album” on Apple Music and Spotify. The film streams on Prime Video and other major digital platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Barbie score?
Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt composed the score, after Alexandre Desplat departed the project in 2022.
Who sings “I’m Just Ken”?
Ryan Gosling performs “I’m Just Ken,” written and produced by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt.
What is Barbie the Album?
It’s the official soundtrack album, released by Atlantic Records on July 21, 2023, featuring Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish among others.
Where can I stream Barbie?
The film is available on Prime Video and other major digital rental and purchase platforms.
Related reading: Browse more Prime Video soundtrack guides or the A2Z Soundtrack streaming hub.