are you there god it's me margaret movie

The movie "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." is a 2023 American coming- of-age comedy-drama directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, based on the 1970 novel by Judy Blume. It stars Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret, with Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates in supporting roles. The story follows 11-year- old Margaret Simon, who moves from New York City to a New Jersey suburb and navigates new friendships, family dynamics, questions of faith, and the challenges of puberty. The film premiered at the San Francisco International Film Festival on April 23, 2023, and was released in U.S. theaters on April 28, 2023. It received positive reviews for its heartfelt and humorous exploration of adolescence and religious identity but was a box office underperformer.