Trending Now - Colleen Hoover's 'reminders of Him' Explores Motherhood's Depths
WHO:
Rudy Pankow portrays Scotty Landry in the film.
Lainey Wilson is also part of the cast.
Kenna Rowan, the protagonist of "Reminders of Him"
Diem, Kenna's 5-year-old daughter
Scotty Landry, Kenna's deceased boyfriend
Ledger Ward, Scotty's best friend, played by Tyriq Withers
Grace Landry and Patrick Landry, Scotty's parents, played by Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford
Maika Monroe, actress portraying Kenna Rowan
Zoe Kosovic, actress portraying Diem
Monika Myers, actress portraying a motel neighbor
Vanessa Caswill, director of "Reminders of Him"
Colleen Hoover, author of the original novel and co-screenwriter
WHAT:
Kenna Rowan is revealed to have been Scotty's fiancée.
Kenna gave birth to Diem while serving her prison sentence.
The film's running time is 115 minutes, updated from 114 minutes.
"Reminders of Him" is a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 2022 novel.
The film follows Kenna Rowan as she attempts to rebuild her life after serving seven years in prison.
Kenna was imprisoned for killing her boyfriend, Scotty Landry, in a car crash.
Kenna's daughter, Diem, has been raised by Scotty's parents and Ledger Ward.
Kenna struggles to find employment due to her felony status and eventually gets a job as a grocery bagger.
The film is rated PG-13 for sexual content, strong language, drug content, some violent content, and brief partial nudity.
The running time of the film is 114 minutes.
WHERE:
The film is set in Laramie, Wisconsin.
Kenna lives in a run-down motel in Laramie.
WHEN:
"Reminders of Him" opened in theaters on March 11th, 2026.
Kenna served seven years in prison prior to the events of the film.
WHY:
Kenna's motivations include reconnecting with her daughter, finding a job, and rebuilding her life after prison.
HOW:
Kenna's journey includes renting an empty room and seeking to reconnect with her daughter, Diem, whom she has never really met before.
Kenna attempts to reconnect with Diem while navigating the challenges posed by her past and the stigma of her felony conviction.
The film features a female-driven production team, including female executive producers, producers, and writers.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 05:23 UTC)
In a new film, Rudy Pankow plays the role of Scotty Landry, while Lainey Wilson joins the cast as Kenna Rowan, who is revealed to have been Scotty's fiancée. The story unfolds as Kenna, who gave birth to her daughter Diem while serving a prison sentence, embarks on a journey to reconnect with her child, whom she has never truly met. The film has a running time of 115 minutes, updated from its original 114 minutes.
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(UPDATED March 11, 2026 23:06 UTC)
Today marks the theatrical release of "Reminders of Him," a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 2022 novel that follows Kenna Rowan, played by Maika Monroe, as she tries to rebuild her life after serving seven years in prison for the tragic death of her boyfriend, Scotty Landry. Set in Laramie, Wisconsin, the story explores Kenna's struggles to reconnect with her daughter, Diem, who has been raised by Scotty's parents, while also facing the challenges of finding employment due to her felony status. The film, which runs for 114 minutes and is rated PG-13 for various mature themes, features a strong female-driven production team, including Vanessa Caswill as director and Colleen Hoover as co-screenwriter.