AceShowbiz - Reminders of Him marks the latest adaptation of Colleen Hoover's work, bringing her 2022 novel to the big screen. The film stars Maika Monroe as Kenna Rowan, an ex-convict struggling to rebuild her life while confronting her difficult past. Opposite her is Tyriq Withers, portraying Ledger Ward, a character deeply connected to Kenna's backstory. Their complex relationship develops into romance, culminating in an intimate encounter at Kenna’s apartment.

In a recent interview with People, director Vanessa Caswill revealed that the movie nearly received an R-rating due to the depiction of this intimate moment. Caswill explained that the original source material features a very detailed sex scene that spans several pages. Although the scene was filmed, it was ultimately removed from the final cut to maintain a PG-13 rating, ensuring wider accessibility for audiences and fans of Hoover's novel.

"In the book, the first time they have sex, it's very descriptive. I mean, it goes on quite a few pages. We shot it. We shot it. And it's not there, sadly," Caswill shared. She added that the studio was enthusiastic about the scene, calling it "a good sex scene," but the potential R-rating risked limiting the film's audience. Therefore, the decision was made to omit it, preserving the film’s PG-13 classification.

Despite the absence of the explicit scene, Reminders of Him still features several tender and romantic moments between Kenna and Ledger, maintaining the emotional core of their relationship. Hoover herself acknowledged the challenge of adapting her novel for the screen, stating her role involved balancing fan expectations with the practical constraints of the film medium. She noted she had to "crush some of those hopes by not being able to fit everything in."

The film’s release on March 5, 2026, has generated significant interest, especially among Hoover’s dedicated readership eager to see her stories translated into film. Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers bring depth to their portrayals, capturing the nuances of Kenna and Ledger’s complicated lives and romance.

Reminders of Him is not the only Hoover adaptation to attract attention recently. Her best-selling novel It Ends With Us was also adapted into a film that stirred controversy, though for reasons unrelated to content. Stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni were recently involved in a legal dispute following allegations of inappropriate conduct on set, which captured widespread media coverage.

This contrast highlights the diverse challenges facing film adaptations of Hoover’s novels—from creative decisions about content and rating to off-screen controversies surrounding cast members. Fans and critics alike are watching closely how these adaptations navigate the balance between faithfulness to the source material and the realities of film production.

Reminders of Him is currently showing in theaters, offering audiences a dramatic and romantic story shaped by both the original novel and the careful choices made during adaptation to reach a broad audience.

The film runs 114 minutes and is directed by Vanessa Caswill, with a screenplay by Lauren Levine and Colleen Hoover. Producers include Gina Matthews, Lauren Levine, and Hoover herself, ensuring the author's involvement throughout the creative process. The movie is classified as a drama and romance, rated PG-13 for its mature themes handled with restraint.

As adaptations of Hoover’s novels continue to emerge, the decisions made in editing and rating will remain a key focus for fans and industry observers, reflecting the ongoing negotiation between storytelling authenticity and audience accessibility.