Reminders of Him

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Overview

When Diem's custodial grandparents adamantly refuse Kenna's attempts to see her daughter, Kenna discovers unexpected compassion, and then something truer and deeper, with former NFL player and local bar owner Ledger. As their secret romance develops, so do the dangers for both of them, leading Kenna toward heartbreak and, ultimately, the hope for a second chance.

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Cast

Bradley Whitford

Director:

Vanessa Caswill

Writer:

Colleen Hoover, Lauren Levine, Colleen Hoover

Release Date:

2026-03-11

Run Time:

114m

Tagline:

Everyone deserves a second chance.

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apologetic based on novel or book car accident child custody ex-con forgiveness and reconciliation loss of loved one melodramatic mistake release from prison return to hometown romantic romantic drama second chance wyoming, usa

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Budget: 30,000,000.00$

Revenue: 89,039,780.00$

Vote Average: 7.7/10

Vote Count: 344 Votes

Movie Popularity: 12.4219

Spoken Languages: English

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- 29 April 2026 at 11:17 am

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 5/10 THE SUMMARY Based on the massive Colleen Hoover bestseller, this romantic drama follows Kenna Rowan (Maika Monroe) as she returns to town after a seven-year prison stint for a tragic mistake. Her goal is simple: reconnect with the daughter she’s never met. Standing in her way are the girl's grandparents (Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford), who want nothing to do with her. The only person willing to give her the time of day is Ledger (Tyriq Withers), a local bar owner who just happens to be her late boyfriend's best friend. It’s a heavy-hitting story about forgiveness, grief, and the complicated mess of trying to fix a shattered life. THE PROS Maika Monroe delivers a haunting performance, carrying the weight of Kenna’s guilt in a way that feels incredibly sincere. She manages to make a difficult character someone you actually want to see find peace. Tyriq Withers is great as Ledger, bringing a quiet, protective energy that balances out the higher emotional stakes. The chemistry between them is solid and provides a much-needed anchor for the film. It’s a 5/10 because the cinematography captures the lonely, isolated feel of a small town perfectly, adding to the atmosphere of Kenna’s uphill battle. The scenes between Kenna and her landlord offer some lighter, more humorous moments that keep the movie from becoming a total slog. THE CONS It lands a 5/10 because the script often dips into "melodrama" territory, with some dialogue feeling a bit too polished and cinematic to be truly honest. The middle part is quite sluggish, spending a lot of time on repetitive scenes of Kenna staring longingly at her daughter from afar without the plot moving forward. It misses a higher mark because the resolution feels a bit rushed and overly convenient, wrapping up years of deep-seated trauma in a way that feels a little too tidy. For those who haven't read the book, some of the character motivations might feel a bit thin, especially the sudden shifts in attitude from the grandparents in the final part. THE VERDICT A 5/10. A middle-of-the-road adaptation that will likely satisfy "CoHo" fans but might leave everyone else feeling a bit drained. It’s a decent watch if you’re in the mood for a good cry and some strong acting, but it doesn't quite have that "epic status" to make it a must-see. Anticipated for the romance crowd, but for the casual viewer, it’s a fairly standard drama that plays it safe. Go for the performances, stay for the tissue-worthy moments, but don't expect a masterpiece. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Casting Connections: Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford, who play the custodial grandparents, previously starred together as a couple in the 2010 pilot for the show "The Odds" and have been close friends for years, which added a real sense of history to their onscreen partnership.• Musical Debut: Country superstar Lainey Wilson makes her film debut here as Kenna’s friend Amy, even contributing an original song to the soundtrack that plays during a pivotal scene in Ledger’s bar.• Alternate Endings: The production filmed two different versions of the final encounter between Kenna and the Landrys. The director eventually chose the more understated version to keep the emotional payoff feeling more grounded and less like a typical Hollywood ending. THE VIBE Like a rainy afternoon in a quiet coffee shop. It smells like old paper, damp pavement, and the sharp scent of a strong whiskey at the end of a long day.

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 12:17 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 5/10
THE SUMMARY
Based on the massive Colleen Hoover bestseller, this romantic drama follows Kenna Rowan (Maika Monroe) as she returns to town after a seven-year prison stint for a tragic mistake. Her goal is simple: reconnect with the daughter she’s never met. Standing in her way are the girl’s grandparents (Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford), who want nothing to do with her. The only person willing to give her the time of day is Ledger (Tyriq Withers), a local bar owner who just happens to be her late boyfriend’s best friend. It’s a heavy-hitting story about forgiveness, grief, and the complicated mess of trying to fix a shattered life.
THE PROS
Maika Monroe delivers a haunting performance, carrying the weight of Kenna’s guilt in a way that feels incredibly sincere. She manages to make a difficult character someone you actually want to see find peace. Tyriq Withers is great as Ledger, bringing a quiet, protective energy that balances out the higher emotional stakes. The chemistry between them is solid and provides a much-needed anchor for the film. It’s a 5/10 because the cinematography captures the lonely, isolated feel of a small town perfectly, adding to the atmosphere of Kenna’s uphill battle. The scenes between Kenna and her landlord offer some lighter, more humorous moments that keep the movie from becoming a total slog.
THE CONS
It lands a 5/10 because the script often dips into “melodrama” territory, with some dialogue feeling a bit too polished and cinematic to be truly honest. The middle part is quite sluggish, spending a lot of time on repetitive scenes of Kenna staring longingly at her daughter from afar without the plot moving forward. It misses a higher mark because the resolution feels a bit rushed and overly convenient, wrapping up years of deep-seated trauma in a way that feels a little too tidy. For those who haven’t read the book, some of the character motivations might feel a bit thin, especially the sudden shifts in attitude from the grandparents in the final part.
THE VERDICT
A 5/10. A middle-of-the-road adaptation that will likely satisfy “CoHo” fans but might leave everyone else feeling a bit drained. It’s a decent watch if you’re in the mood for a good cry and some strong acting, but it doesn’t quite have that “epic status” to make it a must-see. Anticipated for the romance crowd, but for the casual viewer, it’s a fairly standard drama that plays it safe. Go for the performances, stay for the tissue-worthy moments, but don’t expect a masterpiece.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Casting Connections: Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford, who play the custodial grandparents, previously starred together as a couple in the 2010 pilot for the show “The Odds” and have been close friends for years, which added a real sense of history to their onscreen partnership.
• Musical Debut: Country superstar Lainey Wilson makes her film debut here as Kenna’s friend Amy, even contributing an original song to the soundtrack that plays during a pivotal scene in Ledger’s bar.
• Alternate Endings: The production filmed two different versions of the final encounter between Kenna and the Landrys. The director eventually chose the more understated version to keep the emotional payoff feeling more grounded and less like a typical Hollywood ending.
THE VIBE
Like a rainy afternoon in a quiet coffee shop. It smells like old paper, damp pavement, and the sharp scent of a strong whiskey at the end of a long day.

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