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

PG-13

Released Apr 28, 2023

1h 45m

Comedy

Drama

TRAILER

for Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.: Trailer 1

List

99%

Tomatometer

229 Reviews

95%

Popcornmeter

250+ Verified Ratings

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.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Buy Now

Critics Consensus

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

Read Critics Reviews

Audience Says

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.

Read Audience Reviews

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

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

Rosemary

Not a man's movie but every woman in the theater related to it brings you back to that time in your life and what you go through.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/23

Full Review

Natalie

A very sweet and funny movie with a great message! Loved every minute!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

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

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret: Movie Clip - Bra Shopping

1:06

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret: Movie Clip - Increase The Bust

0:48

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret: Exclusive Movie Clip - We're Moving

0:47

View more videos

Spanglish

54%

60%

Spanglish

TRAILER

for Spanglish

Ya veremos

0%

67%

Ya veremos

TRAILER

for Ya veremos

Dial a Prayer

67%

40%

Dial a Prayer

Please Stand By

56%

69%

Please Stand By

TRAILER

for Please Stand By

Joy

60%

57%

Joy

TRAILER

for Joy

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Awards Leaderboard: Top Movies of 2023

Weekend Box Office Results: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Adds Over $60 Million

Weekend Box Office Results: Super Mario Joins the Billion-Dollar Club

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret: Featurette - We All Are Margaret

3:38

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.: Trailer 1

2:19

View more videos

View more photos

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)

Most Popular at Home Now