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

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

ComedyDrama3.6

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.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.

March 29, 2023 · Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig

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Runtime1h 46m
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Realism
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Cast & crew

Abby Ryder Fortson
Margaret Simon
Rachel McAdams
Barbara Simon
Kathy Bates
Sylvia Simon
Elle Graham
Nancy Wheeler
Benny Safdie
Herbert Simon
Amari Alexis Price
Janie Loomis
Katherine Mallen Kupferer
Gretchen Potter
Kate MacCluggage
Mrs. Jan Wheeler
Aidan Wojtak-Hissong
Moose Freed
Landon S. Baxter
Evan Wheeler
Echo Kellum
Mr. Benedict
Mia Dillon
Mary Hutchins

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