Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret!

The beloved and best-selling classic that has impacted generations, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. arrives on Digital June 6, On Demand June 27, and on Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital Combo and DVD July 11 from Lionsgate. Abby Ryder Fortson (Ant-Man and the Wasp, Forever My Girl) is joined by a remarkable all-star cast, including Rachel McAdams (The Notebook, Mean Girls), Benny Safdie (Licorice Pizza, Good Time), and Kathy Bates (TV’s “American Horror Story,” Misery). Written for the screen and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen), Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. will be available for the suggested retail prices of $39.99 for Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Combo, and $29.96 for DVD.

In this long-awaited movie adaption of Judy Blume’s classic, groundbreaking novel, eleven-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates). A timeless coming-of-age story, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret sparkles with insightful humor while candidly exploring life’s biggest questions.
 
Written for the Screen and Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. Based on the Book by Judy Blume. Produced by James L. Brooks, p.g.a., Julie Ansell, p.g.a., Richard Sakai, Kelly Fremon Craig, p.g.a., Judy Blume, Amy Lorraine Brooks, Aldric La’auli Porter. Executive Producer Jonathan McCoy.

My Thoughts

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret! is a touching movie inspired by the best-selling novel. In this film, a little girl named Margaret moves from New York to New Jersey and has to make new friends at a difficult time in her development. Being the new kid is never easy, but its especially difficult for a pre-teen going through the throes of puberty. The story touches on teasing and Margaret getting her first period.  While  she struggles to make friends, she also bonds with her mother and grandmother and learns the importance of family.

This is definitely a great movie to watch with your daughters. It will open the door to conversations with your kids. For my family, it was even more relatable because we moved from Philadelphia to a small town in New Jersey when I was a kid. There were tons of touching moments and lots of humor as well. Its a great film for the entire family. If you want to grab a copy of the DVD or Blu-ray for yourself, you can find it online on Amazon or in stores nationwide.