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.
"Everyone deserves a second chance."
Top Billed Cast
Maika Monroe
Kenna Rowan
Tyriq Withers
Ledger Ward
Rudy Pankow
Scotty Landry
Bradley Whitford
Patrick Landry
Lauren Graham
Grace Landry
Zoe Kosovic
Diem Landry
Nicholas Duvernay
Roman
Jennifer Robertson
Ruth
Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews
M Manuel São BentoVerified TMDB Critic
2026-03-15
Full review: https://movieswetextedabout.com/reminders-of-him-movie-review-maika-monroes-magnetic-performance-anchors-a-melancholic-journey/
Rating: B-
"Reminders of Him is an effective exercise in emotional catharsis that survives its structural flaws thanks to a committed cast and Maika Monroe in a state of grace. It’s a film that reminds us that objective judgment in cinema is an illusion and that, sometimes, we just need a story that validates the need for a second chance. The imperfect beauty of redemption proves that, even on the grayest days, love is the only light capable of il...
C CinemaSerfVerified TMDB Critic
2026-03-15
“Kenna” (Maika Monroe - though I kept seeing Jane Seymour) returns to her hometown, fresh from a long spell in prison, and tries to find herself a job. Nobody wants to employ an ex-con, but luckily she finds work packing bags at the supermarket. Why is she there? Well we quickly discover that she and her late boyfriend “Scotty” (Rudy Pankow) had been in a road accident - hence her incarnation, and that during that time she had given birth to “Diem” (Zoe Kosovic). His parents “Grace” (Lauren Graham) and “Patrick” (Bradley Whitford) have adopted her and together with his best...
