Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Seen it?2023 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.1 out of 10), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Lady Bird or The Station Agent, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards and 1 WGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$22 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 402K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig
- Abby Ryder FortsonMargaret Simon
- Rachel McAdamsBarbara Simon
- Kathy BatesSylvia Simon
- Elle GrahamNancy Wheeler
- Benny SafdieHerbert Simon
- Amari Alexis PriceJanie Loomis
- Katherine Mallen KupfererGretchen Potter
- Kate MacCluggageMrs. Jan Wheeler
- Aidan Wojtak-HissongMoose Freed
- Landon S. BaxterEvan Wheeler