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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Director: Kelly Fremon Craig
Released: 2023
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 7.2

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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.

Rated PG-13 • 2023 • 1h 46m

Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig

7.2

400+

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10+

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is a warm, sensitive coming-of-age adaptation centered on 11-year-old Margaret Simon as she navigates moving to New Jersey, fitting in with new friends like Nancy, and coping with religious tension between her mother Barbara and grandmother Sylvia. Although rated PG-13, the rating is largely driven by its candid focus on female puberty, including discussions of menstruation, bra fitting, first… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Abby Ryder Fortson

Rachel McAdams

Kathy Bates

Elle Graham

Benny Safdie

Amari Alexis Price

Katherine Mallen Kupferer

Kate MacCluggage

Aidan Wojtak-Hissong

Landon S. Baxter

Echo Kellum

Mia Dillon

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Is Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. appropriate for kids?

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

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Mild 2/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances Mild 1/10

Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., moment by moment

0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
0:24 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Mild and educational coming-of-age content. Pre-teen girls discuss puberty, periods, bras, and body changes candidly throughout the film. Includes a school sex education video, girls flipping through a hidden Playboy magazine (without showing explicit interior imagery), an anatomy diagram of male genitalia, and girls practicing bust-increasing chants while wearing bras over their clothes. Romantic moments include a birthday party game of 'two minutes in heaven' resulting in a first kiss, alongside discussions of…

Violence and gore in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Very minimal content present. There are no physical fights, violent acts, or action sequences in the movie. The only blood shown occurs during a comedic scene where a father accidentally cuts his hand while attempting to pull-start a lawnmower.

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

Extremely mild and infrequent language overall. Dialogue includes a single use of 'goddamn it,' two uses of 'hell,' and two instances of 'schmuck.' No heavy profanity, slurs, or explicit sexual terms are uttered.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Minor and incidental content. Adult characters occasionally consume wine during family dinners and social gatherings. No underage alcohol consumption, smoking, or illicit drug use is depicted.

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

Focuses on central coming-of-age themes surrounding identity, body image, social pressure, and interfaith family conflict. Tensions boil over when Margaret's maternal Christian grandparents and paternal Jewish grandmother argue over her religious upbringing, causing her significant emotional stress.

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

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG-13. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is a warm, sensitive coming-of-age adaptation centered on 11-year-old Margaret Simon as she navigates moving to New Jersey, fitting in with new friends like Nancy, and coping with…

What age rating does Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. have?

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

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Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.?

Minor and incidental content. Adult characters occasionally consume wine during family dinners and social gatherings. No underage alcohol consumption, smoking, or illicit drug use is depicted.

What mature themes appear in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.?

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

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. runs 106 minutes, directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, released in 2023.

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