Barbie Uncovered: A Dream House Divided

Barbie Uncovered: A Dream House Divided is a documentary that examines the rapid rise of the Barbie brand. The film follows the relationship between the doll's creators, Ruth Handler and Jack Ryan, tracing how initial sales of 300,000 units grew to over two billion before Handler's death. While the venture brought immense wealth to both parties, the narrative explores how greed and jealousy strained their partnership, leading to a history marked by betrayal, substance abuse, and excessive partying. The production utilizes interviews and archival footage to reveal the personal conflicts behind the business success.

The film was directed by Eddie Hutton-Mills and produced in the United Kingdom by Two Rivers Media, DarkDoris, and R.W. Productions. Gemma Arterton provides the narration, while the documentary features appearances from Ann Ryan, Annie Constantinesco, Tom Kalinske, Bettinna Dorfmann, and Sandi Grayson. Released on March 27, 2024, the film has a runtime of 90 minutes.