Allison Williams and Dave Franco’s ‘Regretting You’ divides viewers: worth watching or skip?

Paramount’s latest drama Regretting You, starring Allison Williams and Dave Franco, has audiences asking one thing: is it worth watching? The film, directed by Josh Boone, aims for heartfelt family storytelling but has divided viewers since its release.

The story follows Morgan, played by Williams, who faces grief and betrayal after a tragedy tears her family apart. Franco co-stars as Jonah, a figure caught between loyalty and love, while McKenna Grace plays Morgan’s teenage daughter, Clara, navigating her own romance with Mason Thames’ character, Miller. The plot intertwines mother-daughter healing with adolescent love and loss, a mix that some viewers call moving, while others find uneven.

Critics describe Regretting You as polished yet inconsistent, praising the performances but faulting the pacing and tone. The Hollywood Reporter called it “a tonally erratic chore” that struggles to balance adult heartbreak with teenage drama. Yet fans online have shared the opposite view, calling it “quietly emotional” and “the kind of film that sneaks up on you.”

Much of the anticipation came from its roots in a bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover, whose adaptations have dominated recent box offices. With Regretting You, Paramount continues to chase Hoover’s cinematic success, though many now wonder whether the formula has run its course. Still, those drawn to emotional storytelling, picturesque settings, and slow-burn relationships may find enough to enjoy.

If you’re a fan of reflective family dramas and gentle romantic tension, Regretting You might be worth the watch. But if you prefer something with sharper writing or deeper character arcs, it may feel more like background viewing than a must-see moment.

Regretting You is now showing in cinemas.