Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Released 2023 / 107 min
Box Office: $21.8 million
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.
Discovering who you are is a journey that lasts a lifetime.
Director: Kelly Fremon Craig
Screenplay: Kelly Fremon Craig

Rachel McAdams
Barbara Simon

Abby Ryder Fortson
Margaret Simon

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Best Performance

Kathy Bates
Sylvia Simon

Elle Graham
Nancy Wheeler

Benny Safdie
Herbert Simon

Amari Alexis Price
Janie Loomis

Katherine Mallen Kupferer
Gretchen Potter

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Scene Stealer

Kate MacCluggage
Mrs. Jan Wheeler

Aidan Wojtak-Hissong
Moose Freed

Landon S. Baxter
Evan Wheeler

Echo Kellum
Mr. Benedict

Mia Dillon
Mary Hutchins

Gary Houston
Paul Hutchins

Mackenzie Joy Potter
Mamma Bunny

Olivia Williams
Witch

Mike Platarote Jr.
Guy in Car

Simms May
Norman Fisher

Zack Brooks
Philip Leroy

JeCobi Swain
Freddy Barnett

Wilbur Fitzgerald
Morris Binamin

Ethan McDowell
Mr. Wheeler

Sloane Warren
Mrs. Fisher

Isol Young
Laura Danker

Eden Lee
PTA Mother

Naida Nelson
PTA Mother

Tahirah Harrison
PTA Mother

Zach Humphrey
Salvation Army Guy

Karen Aruj
Department Store Sales Lady

Judy Blume
Neighbor Walking Dog #1

George Cooper
Neighbor Walking Dog #2

Joan Jackson
Neighbor

Stephen Jackson
Neighbor

Robert Haulbrook
Rough Looking Guy on Bus

Johnny Land
The General

Jennifer Errington
New York Restaurant Waitress

Evan Bergman
Greg the Greeter

Michael Wolk
Rabbi Kellerman

Karen Macarah
Cantor

Ariel DiDonato
Aliyah

Claude Deuce
Gospel Singer / Pastor

Keya Hamilton
Gospel Singer

Tanya J. McClellan
Mrs. Loomis

Dennis Delamar
Mailman

Samantha LeBrocq
Mrs. Potter

Wally White
Protestant Minister

Holli Saperstein
Mrs. Webster

Deborah Helms
Sweet Old Lady Cashier

Cooper Herrett
17 Year Old Cashier

Gezell Fleming
School Librarian

Jim France
Catholic Priest
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This was a cute but ultimately forgettable movie. I wish there had been more development into the mom and grandma characters, since most of the fans of the original book would identify more with the adults at this point. The kid actors were good and the commitment to nailing the 80’s aesthetic was impressive. But overall the movie relied too much on background nostalgia and not enough on developing the characters and their journeys.