Cast and Crew of Reminders of Him

Reminders of Him

"Reminders of Him" follows Kenna, a woman struggling to reconnect with her daughter after serving time in prison. When her daughter's strict grandparents resist her attempts at contact, Kenna finds an unlikely ally and romantic interest in Ledger, a former NFL player and local bar owner. As their secret relationship deepens, they face increasing dangers that test their love and lead to profound heartbreak, but also offer a path toward redemption and a second chance.

Trivia:
1. The film marks an emotional comeback for the lead actress, who drew from her own life experiences to bring authenticity to Kenna's character.
2. Several scenes were shot on location in a small historic town, with many local residents cast as extras to enhance the film's genuine community feel.
3. The on-screen chemistry between Kenna and Ledger's characters was so strong that it was a highlight during promotions, with the actors developing a close friendship off-camera as well.

Critics' Reviews

40
Director Vanessa Caswill has done lots of solid TV, like the BBC’s Little Women adaptation, but here there’s little for her to muster but two beautiful young people trying and failing to stay away from one another against the stunning backdrops of the Wyoming mountains. They have lots of angst about how their relationship could impact Diem, her grandparents and the memory of the late Scotty, but mostly that takes a backseat to some boringly written flirting. The leads do their best, but Monroe seems a little uncomfortable with the sheer lack of substance.
27
Lauren Levine’s “Reminders of Him” follows in the footsteps of previous Colleen Hoover adaptations, the drama-laden “It Ends with Us” and the conflicted “Regretting You.” Yet somehow, this latest adaptation feels like a lesser entry in the Hoover cinematic universe, with an awkward romance, a tame script, and unsurprising twists. Like “Regretting You,” this is also motivated by a double tragedy, but perhaps its worst feature is how dreadfully long it feels like to get anywhere in this movie. I don’t accept this languid passion in the age of “Heated Rivalry”!

Full Cast of Reminders of Him

Hilary Jardine as Mary Anne

Hilary Jardine

Mary Anne
Lauren Graham as Grace Landry

Lauren Graham

Grace Landry

Crew of Reminders of Him

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