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Blockbuster movie Barbie, which has taken more than $1billion worldwide so far, has been banned in parts of the Middle East and Daily Star has taken a look at other films which have been axed

Barbie has been banned in parts of the Middle East over fears it promotes homosexuality.

Lebanon and Kuwait – where being gay is illegal – have axed the billion-dollar flick claiming it “contradicts values of faith and morality”.

Margot Robbie plays the title character and appears alongside Ryan Gosling as Ken.

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It has taken more than $1billion worldwide so far despite it only being released last month.

Here Daily Star looks at other smash hit films which were banned around the world.

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