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

Name: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Director: Kelly Fremon
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Family
Released: 2023
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, Echo Kellum

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Drama
Comedy

2023
Kelly Fremon
105 mins
PG

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Coming-of-age comedy drama starring Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams, featuring Kathy Bates. After her family moves from New York City to the New Jersey suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret tries to settle in and make new friends. She must also navigate the trials of puberty, learn how to talk to boys - and figure out her place in a family that has been divided by religion.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Emma Simmonds

Judy Blume's beloved 1970 coming-of-age novel is brought to screen with affection and wit by writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen). Abby Ryder Fortson makes an endearingly confused protagonist as 11-year-old Margaret, who negotiates tricky pre-teen territory involving boys, periods, new pals and bras after moving to New Jersey with her parents (Rachel McAdams and Benny Safdie). Margaret is also trying to figure out religion, with her pushy but loving paternal grandmother (Kathy Bates) doing the hard sell on the Jewish side, resulting in an amusing trip to temple. The film shines with a golden glow as Margaret's trials are presented through a prism of kindness and understanding. Room is also made for her mother and grandmother's challenges, with the film attempting to show the full spectrum of the female experience. Despite the charmingly rendered period setting, the dilemmas remain relevant in what amounts to a big, warm hug of a film.

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7.3/10

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