Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Heads to 4K & Digital This August
Great news for movie lovers and Judy Blume fans alike: Lionsgate has announced the 4K + Digital release of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. on August 25. (EG PR, 2026)
Whether you’re revisiting a favorite story or discovering it for the first time, this acclaimed coming-of-age comedy-drama is ready to join your digital home library.
🎬 The Movie
Synopsis
In this adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic novel, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey, navigating the tumultuous throes of puberty alongside new friends in a new school.
She relies on her mom (Rachel McAdams), who is also adjusting to life outside the big city, and her loving, vibrant grandmother (Kathy Bates). A timeless coming-of-age story, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. sparkles with humor while tackling life’s biggest questions.
“Margaret sparkles with humor while exploring life’s biggest questions.”
Movie Details
| Attribute | Details |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Rating | PG-13 |
| Release Date | August 25 (Lionsgate 4K + Digital) |
| Running Time | 105 minutes |
| Cast | Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, Kathy Bates |
| Directed by | Kelly Fremon Craig |
| Written by | Kelly Fremon Craig (based on the book by Judy Blume) |
| Produced by | James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Kelly Fremon Craig, Judy Blume |
Where to Stream & Watch
Available on major digital platforms, including:
- Amazon Prime Video
- Apple TV
- Fandango
- Google Play
- YouTube
📀 4K + Digital Technical Specs & Special Features
- Format: 16×9 (1.85:1) Presentation
- Audio: English Dolby Atmos; Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital; French 5.1 Dolby Digital; English Descriptive Audio
- Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Exclusive 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
- Key West Roundtable
- From Book to Screen: Margaret Comes To Life
- Bras, Bellbottoms, and Bikinis: Creating Costumes
- Judy Reads Margaret
- Theatrical Trailer
📚 The Classic Novel
Book Synopsis
Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they form a secret club to talk about private subjects like boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret is happy to belong. (Barnes & Noble, 2026)
But none of them can believe Margaret doesn’t have religion, and that she isn’t going to the Y or the Jewish Community Center. What they don’t know is Margaret has her own very special relationship with God. She can talk to God about everything—family, friends, even Moose Freed, her secret crush.
Margaret is funny, real, and relatable. As you read her story, you’ll know why this book has been a beloved favorite for generations of readers.
About the Author: Judy Blume
Judy Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, NJ, making up stories inside her head. She has spent her adult years in many places, doing the exact same thing, but writing them down on paper.
With over 75 million copies of her books sold across 26 languages, Blume is the celebrated author behind classics like Superfudge, Blubber, Forever, Wifey, and Summer Sisters. She holds a B.S. in Education from New York University and was honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement by the American Library Association.
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