Lionsgate recently released a trailer for the film adaptation which shows sixth-grader Margaret praying to God as she navigates puberty and tries to fit in with new friends in a new town.
Highlights:Â
- The new teenage movie “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret” is based on the bestselling and popular novel of the same name written by Judy Blume.
- The plot revolves around a sixth grade named Margaret Simon and her family, who struggle with understanding God, puberty, family issues, and friendships.
- The story of Margaret Simon is the same but there are some big differences in the film adaptation such as the meeting between Nancy and Margaret.
- Judy Blume is an American author whose novels have sold more than 65 million copies worldwide and are widely read by generations of readers.
Table of contentsÂ
| Cast and the characters of the movie |
| What is the “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret” movie about? |
| How the movie is different from the novel? |
| About the novel and author |
| Release date of the movie |
| In conclusion, |
 “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret”
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The new teenage movie “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret” trailer is out. A novelization of the book of the best-selling and popular generations written by Judy Blume. Lionsgate recently released a trailer for the film adaptation ofÂ
the 1970 coming-of-age novel of the same name. The trailer shows sixth-grader Margaret praying to God as she navigates puberty and tries to fit in with new friends in a new town after leaving her big city home. The trailer and film too, sparkle the centerpiece of Charlotte. The film was filmed for several months in the spring and summer of 2021. Abby Ryder Fortson stars as the title character. She previously played Cassie Lang in Marvel’s Ant-Man films.
Cast and the characters of the movieÂ
- Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon
- Rachel McAdams as Barbara Simon
- Benny Safdie as Herb Simon
- Kathy Bates as Sylvia Simon
- Elle Graham as Nancy Wheeler
- Mia Dillon
- Jacobi Swain
- Echo Kellum
- Aidan Wojtak-Hissong
- Wilbur Fitzgerald as Morris Binyamin
- Gary Houston
- Danni Heverin
- Ethan McDowell
- Kate MacCluggage
- Sloane Warren
What is the “Are You There, God? It’s “Me, Margaret” movie?
The plot revolves around a sixth grader named Margaret Simon and her family. She is an intelligent and shy girl who is growing up during her pre-teens and it is a vital time for the development of self-identity. Margaret struggles with understanding God, puberty, family issues, and friendships. Margaret Simon lives with her parents in New York City. She has a hard time making friends at school because of their family’s different beliefs. The most notable is her mother’s protests during the Pledge of Allegiance and the Ten Commandments. Her mother is a religious fanatic against all sin, not just premarital sex.
Her father Herb Simon was an architect in his childhood, but today owns a toy shop that has hand-made wooden toys. Margaret’s brother Herb Simon Jr. often exaggerates what he does, creating suspense for his sister and wife Barbara Simon’s amusement to be worried about him.
It’s finally that time. Watch the official trailer for Are You There God? #ItsMeMargaret – only in theaters April 28. pic.twitter.com/lq1KqIId8A
— Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (@margaretmovie) January 12, 2023
How is the movie different from the novel?
The story of Margaret Simon is the same but there are some big differences. As we see in the trailer, in the original book, Margaret meets Nancy Wheeler at school, but in the movie, they meet while playing softball. Also, in the novel, they play a friendly game at school and her father comes to watch it. In the movie, however, her brother plays in a league at a park and Herb is also on a team where he has more screen time than the other characters.
About the novel and authorÂ
Judy Blume is an American author. Her novels have sold more than 65 million copies worldwide and are widely read by generations of readers. The bestselling novel was released in 1970 and has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide. Judy Blume wrote the book at age 18 while enrolled in Barnard College. In 1978, the book was adapted into a TV miniseries of the same name starring Sally Field, with the series becoming a huge hit on ABC and then CBS. It was only the third miniseries ever. Also, the novel is about a sixth grader, and the film, it’s about a seventh grader.
The release date of movieÂ
This movie will be released on April 28, 2023, from Lionsgate Studios. The novel was released on February 2, 1970. New trailer for “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret” movie premiered. It’s the first film adaptation of Judy Blume’s “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret.”
In the conclusion,
The movie is different from the book but it’s still interesting to watch as we know that the story will be different. The characters are different along with their roles. We are also interested in watching why Margaret Simon is praying to God and what she wants to form Him.
