A mother and daughter must grapple with what’s left after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover themselves.
Colleen Hoover’s “Regretting You” gets the movie treatment, but the result is a mixed bag—one that leans hard on the usual tropes and struggles to carve out its own identity. The film centers on Morgan, played by Allison Williams, and her teenage daughter, Clara (Mckenna Grace). Their world is rocked by a sudden tragedy, and as they work through their grief, a tangle of secrets and old wounds bubbles to the surface. It’s classic family drama territory: love, heartbreak, betrayals, and big moments meant to make you reach for the tissues.
The trouble is, the movie walks a well-worn path. You don’t have to be a seasoned film buff to guess where it’s going—every twist and turn is signposted way ahead of time. Instead of finding a fresh angle, the script sticks closely to clichés: the surprise loss, the hidden affairs, the dramatic revelations. Even if you don’t mind a story you can see coming, the film’s emotional tone is just as uneven. It swings between soap opera theatrics and attempts at earnestness, but never quite settles into a natural rhythm.
Aesthetically, it’s polished but generic—think of those glossy movies you catch on cable on a rainy afternoon. The dialogue doesn’t help much, either. Too often, characters say exactly what’s on their minds, robbing the scenes of any real tension or buildup. What should be heartfelt moments end up sounding a little flat, more like lines from a daytime drama than an honest portrayal of family pain.
Still, the cast does a lot with what they’re given. Mckenna Grace makes Clara feel like a real kid, with all the confusion and hope that comes with being a teenager. Allison Williams adds depth to Morgan, showing the cracks and resilience of a mother pushed to her limits. Their connection feels lived-in and real, and those quieter scenes between them are the movie’s saving grace.
If you love Colleen Hoover’s books or you’re a sucker for family dramas, you’ll probably find enough here to keep you invested—there’s plenty of mess, romance, and catharsis. But if you’re after something more original or emotionally nuanced, “Regretting You” might leave you wanting more.
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