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

Eleven-year-old Margaret is uprooted from her life in New York for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. Based on Judy Blume’s classic novel.

Eleven-year-old Margaret is uprooted from her life in New York City for 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, who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia, who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

Based on Judy Blume’s classic novel.

1 hour, 36 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 May 2026 22:40

Credits

Role Contributor
Margaret Simon Abby Ryder Fortson
Barbara Simon Rachel McAdams
Sylvia Simon Kathy Bates
Herb Simon Benny Safdie
Nancy Wheeler Elle Graham
Janie Loomis Amari Price
Gretchen Potter Katherine Kupferer
Mrs Jan Wheeler Kate MacCluggage
Moose Freed Aidan Wojtak-Hissong
Mr Benedict Echo Kellum
Laura Danker Isol Young
Mary Hutchins Mia Dillon
Paul Hutchins Gary Houston
Director Kelly Fremon Craig
Writer Kelly Fremon Craig
Writer Judy Blume

Broadcasts

  • Mon 25 May 2026 22:00
  • Mon 25 May 2026 22:30
  • Sat 30 May 2026 22:40

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