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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023 106 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★7.9
Comedy, Drama
Director: Kelly Fremon Craig
🎭 Based on
«Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.»
byJudy Blume
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Description
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.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$20.37M
Worldwide:
$21.8M
Starring
Abby Ryder Fortson
Actor
Rachel McAdams
Actor
Kathy Bates
Actor
Awards
26 wins & 81 nominations total
Key opinion
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret is widely celebrated as a poignant and authentic coming-of-age adaptation that captures the complexities of adolescence. While most critics praise its emotional honesty and strong performances, a minority find the storytelling lacking in depth or artistic innovation.
| Acting | Abby Ryder Fortson delivers a compelling and anchor-like lead performance that drives the film's relatability. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds in balancing humor with a sincere, heartfelt exploration of puberty, religious identity, and friendship. | |
| Acting | Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates provide strong, steadying supporting performances that ground the family dynamics. | |
| Adaptation | The screenplay remains faithful to the spirit of the original novel, successfully translating its sensitive themes to the screen. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the creative value are divided: some find the film a triumph of authentic storytelling, while others perceive it as lacking artistic originality or depth. | |
| Screenplay | The coherence of the narrative is debated, with some viewers finding the writing insightful and pithy, while others find the plot and character motivations to be inconsistent. |