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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

PG-13 Released Apr 28, 2023 1h 45m Comedy Drama TRAILER for List
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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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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 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 Simran Hans Monocle It's so innocent. It's really sweet. May 26, 2023 Full Review 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 Calum Cooper Cinerama Film Its impeccable filmmaking and hilarious entertainment factor are topped only by its remarkable lack of cynicism and boundless love for the characters. Rated: 5/5 Jul 19, 2024 Full Review Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” never villainizes its characters because director and writer Kelly Fremon Craig avoids pat tropes. May 25, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Melissa Love love love this movie! My teenager daughter loved it too!! 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 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 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 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 out of 5 stars 05/30/23 Full Review Josh Really good movie with an amazing cast. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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