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

2023
PG-13
1h 46m

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7.3/10

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Coming-of-Age Comedy Drama Family

Eleven-year-old Margaret moves from the city to the suburbs and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence. She relies on her mother, Barbara, who offers loving ... Read allEleven-year-old Margaret moves from the city to the suburbs and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence. She relies on her mother, Barbara, who offers loving support, and her grandmother, Sylvia.Eleven-year-old Margaret moves from the city to the suburbs and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence. She relies on her mother, Barbara, who offers loving support, and her grandmother, Sylvia.

Director
- Kelly Fremon Craig
Writers
- Kelly Fremon Craig
- Judy Blume
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

32K

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POPULARITY

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Director
- Kelly Fremon Craig
Writers
- Kelly Fremon Craig
- Judy Blume
Stars

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Awards
- 26 wins & 82 nominations total

Janie Loomis
(as Amari Price)

Katherine Mallen Kupferer

Gretchen Potter
(as Katherine Kupferer)

Kate MacCluggage

Mrs. Jan Wheeler

Aidan Wojtak-Hissong

Moose Freed

Landon S. Baxter

Evan Wheeler
(as Landon Baxter)

Mackenzie Joy Potter

Mamma Bunny

Olivia Williams

Witch
(as Olivia Frances Williams)

Mike Platarote Jr.

Guy in Car
(as Michael Platarote)

Echo Kellum

Mr. Benedict

Simms May

Norman Fisher

Zack Brooks

Philip Leroy
(as Zackary Brooks)

Jecobi Swain

Freddy Barnett
(as JeCobi Swain)

Isol Young

Laura Danker

Director
- Kelly Fremon Craig
Writers
- Kelly Fremon Craig
- Judy Blume
All cast & crew
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Trivia
Judy Blume, the author of the source novel, has a walk-on role as a woman walking a dog.

Goofs
In the synagogue, they are using the (Conservative) Rabbinical Assembly's Siddur Lev Shalem prayer book. It was published in 2016. The cantor is a woman, but females weren't ordained as cantors until 1975 for Reform and 1987 for Conservative.

Quotes
Margaret: I immediately wanted to take it off.
Barbara Simon: Yeah. Welcome to womanhood.

Crazy credits
Fans of "The Simpsons" especially will note the Gracie Films logo at the beginning of the film, used at the end of episodes of the aforementioned television show. Gracie Films is an American film and television production company, founded by James L. Brooks in 1986 and named for comedian Gracie Allen, formerly wife and professional partner of George Burns. James Brooks is also a producer of the film. Among other shows and movies, Gracie Films is responsible for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1970-77), "Jerry McGuire" (1996), and "As Good as it Gets" (1997).

Alternate versions
The version of the film shown at advanced screenings featured a "Margaret Moments" segment prior to the film playing, which features women recounting their memories which are relatable to the characters/situations of the original book. Marge Simpson appears during this segment, likely because James L. Brooks/Gracie Films produced the film.

Connections
Featured in 60 Minutes: Prince Harry/A Hans Zimmer Score (2023)

Soundtracks
Birds of a Feather
Written by Joe South
Performed by Paul Revere & The Raiders
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

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Featured review

7/10

Are you still there god? Thanks. Thanks an awful lot.

Watched it right after watching Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Anyways this sweet little coming of age film is about Margaret as she tries to figure out a lot of things as a teenager. She is in sixth grade and had to move to New Jersey, leaving her grandmother and friends as her parents decided to shift after the father earned a promotion. In the new city, she makes new friends, waits to have first period and experience her first kiss, while juggling through her biggest conundrum, religion.

The performance stood out along with the smart writing. I instantly bought into these teen characters and their innocence, while relating to the adults emotionally. Margaret reaching out to God throughout the movie simply had a nice touch. Though it doesn't dwell much into the religious aspect, the whole Jewish vs catholic Christians thing, it does handle it without getting preachy. It definitely had multiple stand out scenes, ranging from hilarious to heart touching moments.

Definitely recommended.