Lionsgate Announce:

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret

arrives on Digital June 6, On Demand June 27, and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD July 11

SANTA MONICA, CA (May 2, 2023) – The beloved and best-selling classic that has impacted generations, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. arrives on Digital June 6, On Demand June 27, and on Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital Combo and DVD July 11 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

CAST:
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

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2022
Title Copyright: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. © 2023, Artwork & Supplementary Materials ^®, ™ & © 2023 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: New Release
Rating: PG-13 for thematic material involving sexual education and some suggestive material
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Feature Run Time: 1 hour, 46 minutes
Closed-Captioned: N/A
Subtitles: Spanish, French, English SDH
Blu-ray™ Format: 1080p High Definition 16×9 (1.85:1) Presentation
Blu-ray Audio:  English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio
DVD Format: 16×9 (1.85:1) Presentation
DVD Audio:  English 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio