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

2023Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic847.4Rotten Tomatoes99%90%

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Discovering who you are is a journey that lasts a lifetime.

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.

Feels like

  • Heartfelt Coming-of-Age
  • Authentic Adolescence
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Family & Faith
  • Puberty & Friendship
  • Thoughtful Adaptation
  • Relatable Experiences
  • Wholesome & Humorous
  • Stellar Performances

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Kelly Fremon Craig
Written by
Kelly Fremon Craig
Produced by
James L. Brooks, Kelly Fremon Craig, Judy Blume
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

March 29, 2023 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
March 29, 2023
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hebrew
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$22 million
Available in
130 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

First Period Panic, Bathroom Stall of Angst, And Starring +9

  • First Period Panic
  • Bathroom Stall of Angst
  • And Starring
  • Adaptational Diversity
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Disabled in the Adaptation
  • A-Cup Angst
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Good Parents
  • Crisis of Faith
  • Adaptational Nice Guy
  • Bookends

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.?"

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

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.?

Lionsgate+

In the United States, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. streams on Lionsgate+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 84 other countries.

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

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Was Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$22 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 73% of its budget.

What tropes does Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. use?

First Period PanicBathroom Stall of AngstAnd StarringAdaptational DiversityAdaptation DistillationDisabled in the AdaptationA-Cup AngstAdaptation ExpansionGood ParentsCrisis of FaithAdaptational Nice GuyBookendsand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including First Period Panic, Bathroom Stall of Angst, and And Starring.