Discovering who you are is a journey that lasts a lifetime.
When her family moves from New York City to New Jersey, an 11-year-old girl navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) is a comedy and drama film directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, released on March 29, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates and Elle Graham. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 537 ratings.
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Abby Ryder Fortson
as Margaret Simon
Rachel McAdams
as Barbara Simon
Kathy Bates
as Sylvia Simon
Elle Graham
as Nancy Wheeler
Benny Safdie
as Herbert Simon
Amari Alexis Price
as Janie Loomis
Katherine Mallen Kupferer
as Gretchen Potter
Kate MacCluggage
as Mrs. Jan Wheeler
Aidan Wojtak-Hissong
as Moose Freed
Landon S. Baxter
as Evan Wheeler
Echo Kellum
as Mr. Benedict
Mia Dillon
as Mary Hutchins
Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, written by Kelly Fremon Craig and Judy Blume, produced by Amy Brooks, Kelly Fremon Craig and Judy Blume.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 537 ratings.
The engaging Abby Ryder Fortson is on strong form here as the eponymous girl who finds herself shifted by her parents to live across the Hudson in New Jersey. Now they are an happy family: mum "Barbara" (Rachel McAdams) and dad "Herb" (Benny Safdie) that is egged on now and again by her favourite, and mischievous, grandmother "Sylvia" (Kathy Bates). New house, new school, new friends and quickly settling in, she…
Reviewed on May 24, 2023
“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” is one of the first books I remember reading where I felt like the author really understood what it was like to be me. Judy Blume’s beloved book has been considered a rite of passage for many young girls, and the pressure of adapting the work for the screen had to be enormous for writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig. Thankfully, the film does the source material justice,…
Reviewed on August 4, 2023
If I didn't know better, I'd think this was a Neil Simon play. But I'm not a girl and in my youth I read Hardy Boys, not Judy Blume. The movie is very well done. Abby Ryder Fortson does one helluva job with the lead role. It's a little humorous and a little heartwarming. And I hate to give it only a 7, but it's just not my cup of tea and I didn't see anything so super creative that it deserved a higher score.
Reviewed on November 18, 2023
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret-is-a-pleasant-surprise/ "ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET stands out as a triumph in the coming-of-age subgenre. Its refusal to shy away from sensitive subject matters, coupled with brilliant performances and a meticulously crafted script, results in a story that not only entertains with astute humor but also resonates…
Reviewed on December 22, 2023
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) includes Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Elle Graham and Benny Safdie. The film was directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. was released on March 29, 2023 and runs for 1h 46m.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 537 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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