# Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)

> An earnest sixth grader searches for spiritual belonging while navigating puberty, friendship, and family change in 1970s suburban New Jersey.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/387533

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Kelly Fremon Craig
- Cast: Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, Amari Alexis Price, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Kate MacCluggage
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9185206/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, nostalgic, family movie night, nostalgic weekend

## Synopsis

A heartfelt exploration of faith and identity through the eyes of a young girl navigating adolescence.

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