The latest film adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel, Regretting You, has arrived in theaters, offering audiences a new story of family, love, and rebuilding after loss. The movie features Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace as a mother and daughter navigating life after a tragic event. Directed by Josh Boone, known for the popular teen romance The Fault in Our Stars, the film aims to blend heartfelt drama with moments of joy and connection.
A Story of Mother-Daughter Bonds and Family Secrets
Regretting You centers on the strained relationship between a young mother, Morgan Grant (Allison Williams), and her teenage daughter, Clara (Mckenna Grace). Their dynamic is already difficult, but it is pushed to its limits by the tragic death of Morgan’s husband, Chris. The story follows them as they attempt to navigate their challenges together.
The official synopsis from Paramount Pictures provides more detail: the film explores what is left behind after a devastating accident that reveals a shocking betrayal. This forces Morgan and Clara to confront long-held family secrets, redefine their understanding of love, and ultimately rediscover each other. The plot promises a mix of teenage conflict, with Clara rebelling against her mother’s wishes, and adult drama, as Morgan turns to her brother-in-law, Jonah (Dave Franco), for comfort in the wake of their shared loss.
The Stars Bringing the Characters to Life
The film features a cast of well-known actors in key roles, bringing the complex family dynamics to the screen.
The confirmed main cast includes:
- Allison Williams as Morgan Grant
- Mckenna Grace as Clara Grant, Morgan’s daughter
- Dave Franco as Jonah Sullivan
- Mason Thames as Miller Adams, Clara’s love interest
- Scott Eastwood as Chris Grant, Morgan’s late husband
- Willa Fitzgerald as Jenny Davidson, Morgan’s late younger sister
- Clancy Brown as Hank “Gramps” Adams, Miller’s grandfather
The project brings together actors from a wide range of popular films and television shows. Allison Williams is known for her roles in Get Out and the M3GAN series, while Mckenna Grace has built a prolific career with appearances in Ghostbusters: Afterlife and The Handmaid’s Tale. Mason Thames, who plays Clara’s love interest, recently starred in The Black Phone and the live-action How to Train Your Dragon. The supporting cast includes Dave Franco, known for Now You See Me and The Disaster Artist, and Scott Eastwood from the Fast & Furious franchise.
Behind the Scenes of the Adaptation
Regretting You is based on the 2019 bestselling novel of the same name by Colleen Hoover, whose previous adaptation, It Ends With Us, was a major box office hit. The task of adapting the book for the screen fell to screenwriter Susan McMartin.
Director Josh Boone leads the film, a choice that signals the movie’s tone. Boone previously directed the beloved teen romance The Fault in Our Stars, which was also a successful adaptation of a popular young adult novel. His involvement suggests a focus on blending emotional depth with relatable character journeys. The film’s music is composed by Nathaniel Walcott, who has collaborated with Boone on previous projects.
Production for the movie began in March 2025, with filming taking place in Atlanta, Georgia.
Release in Theaters Worldwide
Regretting You had its world premiere in Berlin, Germany on October 12, 2025. The film’s general release schedule varies slightly by country. The movie opened in Germany on October 23, 2025, distributed by Constantin Film. For most of the world, including the United States and the United Kingdom, the release date is October 24, 2025, with Paramount Pictures handling global distribution.
The film has a runtime of approximately 116 minutes.
The on-screen chemistry between the young co-stars, Mckenna Grace and Mason Thames, has been a talking point. In an interview with People, Thames mentioned that they improvised “a lot of kisses” during filming, suggesting a natural and easy rapport between the two actors. While the two have played coy about their relationship off-screen, fans have noted their close friendship, including a visit Grace made to Texas for Thames’s 18th birthday.
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