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For over fifty years, Judy Blume's classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life's biggest questions. In Lionsgate's big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn't happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

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Effervescent and refreshingly frank about the travails of puberty, this long-awaited adaptation does full justice to Judy Blume's seminal novel.

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. stays true to the classic book right down to its '70s setting, but the story still feels totally current and relatable.

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Alonso Duralde The Film Verdict Judy Blume’s landmark YA classic makes it to the screen five decades later, still packed with laughs and poignance and bitter truths and the enduring embarrassments of adolescence. Dec 20, 2023 Full Review Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Adam Nayman The Ringer In addition to Rachel McAdams’s note-perfect evocation of maternal devotion and doubt as the main character’s mom—a performance completely worthy of an Oscar—there’s terrific work by Benny Safdie, Kathy Bates and Abby Ryder Fortson in the title role... Jul 21, 2023 Full Review Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Simran Hans Monocle It's so innocent. It's really sweet. May 26, 2023 Full Review Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Tom Spoors Loud and Clear Reviews Kelly Fremon Craig’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is an honest and mature coming-of-age film, elevated by some truly fantastic performances. Rated: 4/5 Jan 7, 2025 Full Review Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Francesca Steele iNews.co.uk This warm wonderful film might still be set in the 70s but it feels just as relevant as Judy Blume's book did. Rated: 5/5 Dec 11, 2024 Full Review Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Ally Ham The Review Geek I think that–just as Blume’s book deeply moved me when I read it last year, and impacted thousands before me–this kindness and open-mindedness in Craig’s adaptation of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret will also resonate across generations. Rated: 9/10 Jul 31, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Melissa Love love love this movie! My teenager daughter loved it too!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review Lori B Love love loved it! See it with your daughter, you’ll both have a great time! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Stanley s This movie was fantastic. It is sure to be a classic! I recommend for everyone! Young or old! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/03/24 Full Review Chris I really connected with the childhood curiosity, drama, and naivety. Great acting, screenplay, and story, but the ending felt a tad incomplete. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review Bigpoppa Better Than Expected. Had Me Asking If He Was There Too(GOD) Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/30/23 Full Review Josh Really good movie with an amazing cast. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kelly Fremon Craig Director Rachel McAdams Barbara Simon Abby Ryder Fortson Margaret Simon Elle Graham Nancy Wheeler Benny Safdie Herb Simon Kathy Bates Sylvia Simon
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Synopsis For over fifty years, Judy Blume's classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life's biggest questions. In Lionsgate's big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn't happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

Director
Kelly Fremon Craig

Producer
Julie Ansell, James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Kelly Fremon Craig, Judy Blume, Amy Brooks, Aldric La'Auli Porter

Screenwriter
Kelly Fremon Craig

Distributor
Lionsgate

Production Co
Gracie Films, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate

Rating
PG-13 (Some Suggestive Material|Sexual Education|Thematic Material)

Genre
Comedy, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 28, 2023, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 6, 2023

Box Office (Gross USA)
$20.3M

Runtime
1h 45m

Sound Mix
Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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