Santa Monica, CA – May 30, 2023 – The beloved and best-selling classic that has impacted generations, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” arrives on Digital June 6th, On Demand June 27th, and on Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital Combo and DVD July 11th 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.
Blu-ray™/DVD Special Features:
• Finally That Time: Making Margaret
• Are You There Margaret? It’s Me, Judy
• The Secret Crew Club: Margaret and Friends
• Bringing the Period to Life: Designing Margaret
• Deleted Scenes
• Roundtable Discussion
• Theatrical Trailer
Starring Rachel McAdams (“The Notebook,” “Mean Girls”), Abby Ryder Fortson (“Ant-Man and the Wasp,” “Forever My Girl”), Elle Graham (TV’s “Secrets of Sulphur Springs”), Benny Safdie (“Licorice Pizza,” “Good Time”), and Kathy Bates (TV’s “American Horror Story,” “Misery”).
Available on Digital June 6th, On-Demand June 27th,
and on Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital Combo and DVD July 11th
