Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret
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Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret is an adaptation of Judy Blume's beloved 1970 coming-of-age novel and is expected to stay true to the original story. Eleven-year-old Margaret Simon (Abby Ryder Fortson) is a sixth grader who moves from New York City to the New Jersey suburbs, where she finds herself asking big questions about religion due to her parents' (Rachel McAdams and Benny Safdie) interfaith marriage. Many early-adolescent topics are likely to be explored, from periods to body changes and crushes. Parents should be prepared for the frank portrayal of these topics and any potential questions that could arise from them.
Movie Details
- In theaters: April 28, 2023
- Cast: Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Kathy Bates
- Director: Kelly Fremon Craig
- Studio: Lionsgate
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Book Characters
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: January 12, 2023
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