The film follows Kenna after a longer screen-version prison term as she returns to Wyoming, tries to meet Diem and develops a secret relationship with Ledger, the former NFL player who helps care for her daughter.
Watch the official trailer
The trailer introduces Kenna's return, the Landrys' refusal and Ledger's divided loyalty.
Release and home viewing
U.S. theatrical release
Universal's official film page records the theatrical date.
Digital purchase and rental
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment released the film on participating digital platforms.
Blu-ray and DVD
The physical editions include deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes features.
What changed from the book?
- Timeline: the film says Kenna returns seven years after the mistake; the novel's setup uses a five-year prison term.
- Ledger: the movie makes him a former NFL player in its official synopsis, sharpening his public identity.
- Supporting ensemble: Amy and other screen roles externalize support that the novel often handles through Kenna and Ledger's interior narration.
- Final image: the film uses the roadside memorial and a shared journey with Diem as visual closure, while the book's epilogue extends further into the family's future.
Verification desk
Synopsis, date, roles and crew: Universal Pictures. Runtime, rating and current digital status: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Digital and disc dates: official home release. Trailer: Universal Pictures. Reviewed August 9, 2026.