The high Rotten Tomatoes score of Rachel McAdams’ new movie Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret gives her a huge comedy milestone that’s 21 years in the making. Oscar nominee Rachel McAdams made her film debut in the 2002 movie My Name is Tanino, having since starred in a range of critically-acclaimed box office hits, iconic romantic movies, superhero franchises, Oscar-winning dramas, and beloved comedies, including Mean Girls, The Notebook, Doctor Strange, Spotlight, and Game Night. McAdams’ new 2023 movie Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, adapted from Judy Blume’s 1970 novel of the same name, now joins her vast filmography as her most critically acclaimed dramedy yet.

Rachel McAdams stars in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’s cast as the title character’s mother, Barbara Simon. In a performance regarded as Oscar-worthy, McAdams adds nuance to the timeless role as one of the most praised aspects of the book adaptation. While the movie failed to beat The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Evil Dead Rise at the box office, Are You There God? is already one of the most critically-acclaimed movies of 2023, holding a Certified Fresh 98% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Not only is this an impressive score for a comedy movie, but it also marks a massive achievement for Rachel McAdams’ film career.

It’s Me, Margaret Gives Rachel McAdams Her Highest Rotten Tomatoes Score Yet

The Certified Fresh 98% Rotten Tomatoes score for Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is Rachel McAdams’ highest rating yet. This number even surpasses the 97% score of her 2015 drama Spotlight, which went on to win Best Picture and earn her a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Oscars. Earning a score this high on Rotten Tomatoes isn’t an easy feat, with this achievement being all the more impressive by how rare it is for coming-of-age comedy movies like Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. After 21 years on the big screen, Rachel McAdams’ career-high Rotten Tomatoes score is well-earned.

Margaret’s Success Is A Well-Deserved Culmination Of McAdams’ 21-Year-Long Comedy Career

While McAdams is well-known for her dramatic and romantic roles, her comedy career is a massive piece of her Hollywood persona and notoriety. From Mean Girls to Game Night, the actress has starred in some of the greatest comedies of the 21st century, with Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’s critical acclaim and praise directed at her performance being a well-deserved validation of how talented she is in this genre. McAdams has cemented herself as a key figure in critically beloved coming-of-age classics that will be enjoyed by generations to come, whether it’s as mean-spirited teen Regina George or kind-hearted mother Barbara Simon.

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’s record-high Rotten Tomatoes score for McAdams is also a notable improvement from her first major comedy movie The Hot Chick (2002), which holds a 21% Rotten Tomatoes score, her second-lowest after Aloha. Considering her first big comedy role in which she portrayed a popular teenager was critically panned, it’s a remarkable full-circle moment for her highest comedy Rotten Tomatoes score to be in a film where she stars as the supportive mom to a teenager 21 years later. As early Oscars buzz begins to grow with 2023’s new releases, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret could further solidify McAdams’ comedy achievements with a nod at the 2024 Academy Awards.