Name: Are You There God? It's Me Margaret.
Duration: 105 min
Cast: Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham

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‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.’ Director Told Her Actors to "Throw the Script Away"

By Taylor Gates

Published Nov 20, 2023

Kelly Fremon Craig discusses her playful directing style and Rachel McAdams’ Gotham Award nomination.

The 2023 film adaptation of Judy Blume's novel Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is receiving critical acclaim, especially for Rachel McAdams' performance.
Writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig creates a safe and experimental environment on set, allowing the young actors to fearlessly tackle vulnerable scenes and improvise.
The film explores important themes of adolescence, friendship, intergenerational relationships, and the struggles of growing up, while staying loyal to the source material and creating a sense of connection between past and present experiences.