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12 Quotes | Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (2023)

Here’s a collection of quotes from the American film, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (2023):

“God? Are you there, God? It’s me, Margaret Simon. I’ve heard a lot of great things about you.” – Margaret

“I read that when you don’t have any loved ones around, your life expectancy drops drastically, but you know, I’ve had a good run.” – Sylvia

“I think it’s finally time for me to decide what to be, God. You wouldn’t mind, would you? I’ll tell you all about it. And I promise I won’t make any decisions without you first.” – Margaret

“I don’t know, God. The people seem nice and I like the music, but I guess I expected something else? I don’t know what exactly. A feeling, maybe?” – Margaret

  • “I don’t know if I got the feeling, God, but I’m sure in a good mood.” – Margaret
  • “If only you could give me a hint, God. I’m more confused than ever. Which religion should I be?” – Margaret

“Are you there, God? It’s me, Margaret. I don’t even know what to say.” – Margaret

“I looked for you in temple. I looked for you in church. I didn’t feel you at all. Why? Why, God? Why do I only feel you when I’m alone?” – Margaret

“What I learned about religion is that it makes people fight. That every religion says the same thing.” – Margaret

  • “If you pray to God, he’ll listen to you, and help you, and make things better. But I’ve prayed and prayed, and everything just gets worse.” – Margaret
  • “I don’t know anymore but I think that maybe the truth is there’s nobody up there. There’s nobody listening. There’s only just me.” – Margaret

“Are you still there, God? It’s me, Margaret. Thanks. Thanks an awful lot.” – Margaret

Genre: Coming-of-age, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: In the 1970s, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friendships, family life, questions of faith — and the agony of waiting for puberty to finally arrive.
Based on: the 1970 novel, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” by Judy Blume
Run time: 1 hour, 46 minutes
Maturity rating: 13+
Cast: Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, Kathy Bates
Writer-Director: Kelly Fremon Craig
Country of origin: USA
Original language: English
Production: Gracie Films
Distributor: Lionsgate
Release date: April 28, 2023 (USA); September 2023 (Netflix)
Images: Lionsgate