---
title: "Margaret"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/margaret-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 44754
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 150
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Margaret (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/margaret-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Margaret is a 2011 American psychological drama film written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan. The story follows 17-year-old Lisa as she deals with the belief that she inadvertently caused a traffic accident that resulted in a woman's death, facing opposition as she tries to set things right.

As Lisa attempts to fix the situation, her frustration leads her to emotionally brutalize her family, friends, teachers, and herself. This journey forces her to confront the difficult truth that her youthful ideals are clashing directly with the compromises and realities of the adult world.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teenager grapples with guilt after inadvertently causing a fatal traffic accident."

### Why Watch
- Explores the heavy emotional burden of teenage guilt and responsibility.
- Features a narrative centered on youthful ideals colliding with adult realities.
- Written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film has a runtime of two hours and thirty minutes.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a 2011 psychological drama with a runtime of two hours and thirty minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #psychological-drama, #teenage-guilt, #moral-conflict, #adult-world, #emotional-turmoil

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/margaret-2011#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kenneth Lonergan
- **Networks / Studios**: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Camelot Pictures, Gilbert Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anna Paquin** as *Lisa Cohen*
- **J. Smith-Cameron** as *Joan*
- **Mark Ruffalo** as *Maretti*
- **Jeannie Berlin** as *Emily*
- **Jean Reno** as *Ramon*
- **Sarah Steele** as *Becky*
- **John Gallagher Jr.** as *Darren*
- **Cyrus Hernstadt** as *Curtis*
- **Allison Janney** as *Monica Patterson*
- **Kieran Culkin** as *Paul*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Margaret?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Is Margaret worth watching?
It is an R-rated psychological drama written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan that explores teenage guilt and moral conflict.

### Q: What is the runtime of Margaret?
The film has a runtime of two hours and thirty minutes.

### Q: Who directed Margaret?
Margaret was written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Margaret — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/44754)
- [Margaret (2011 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_(2011_film))
- [Margaret (2011) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/87727-margaret)
- [To jsem já, Margaret! (2023) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1032847-to-jsem-ja-margaret/prehled/)

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