The Idea of You (2024)
A charming and emotionally rich romance starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, exploring love across an age gap under the relentless glare of fame.
The Idea of You - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Idea of You
- Release Year: 2024
- Directed by: Michael Showalter
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 56m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 2, 2024 (Mexico - C)
- Alternative Titles: 아이디어 오브 유 (KR), 概念中的你 (CN), خیال تو (IR), Als du mich sahst (DE), La idea de ti (ES), Sen İhtimali (TR)
- Production Companies: Welle Entertainment, Somewhere Pictures, I'll Have Another, Semi-Formal Productions, Amazon MGM Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Idea of You - Plot
40-year-old single mom Solène begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn't long before Hayes' superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.
The Idea of You - Trailer
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When the last thing you expect becomes the only thing you want.
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The Idea of You - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Michael Showalter
Main Cast
- Anne Hathaway
- Nicholas Galitzine
- Ella Rubin
- Annie Mumolo
- Reid Scott
- Perry Mattfeld
- Jordan Aaron Hall
- Mathilda Gianopoulos
- Meg Millidge
- Cheech Manohar
Writers
- Jennifer Westfeldt
- Michael Showalter
Producers
- Cathy Schulman
- Gabrielle Union
- Anne Hathaway
- Robinne Lee
- Eric Hayes
The Idea of You - FAQs
Is The Idea of You based on a book?
Yes, The Idea of You is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Robinne Lee. The book became a bestseller and gained renewed popularity when it went viral on BookTok, which helped propel the film adaptation into production at Amazon MGM Studios.
Who stars in The Idea of You?
The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway as Solène, a 40-year-old single mother, and Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes Campbell, the charismatic lead singer of fictional boy band August Moon. The supporting cast includes Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo, and Reid Scott.
Is Hayes Campbell based on Harry Styles?
Author Robinne Lee has acknowledged that Harry Styles partly inspired the character of Hayes Campbell, though she has described him as a composite rather than a direct portrait. The fictional boy band August Moon draws clear parallels to One Direction, the group Styles rose to fame with.
What is The Idea of You about?
The Idea of You follows Solène, a 40-year-old divorced art gallery owner and single mom, who unexpectedly falls for Hayes Campbell, the 24-year-old lead singer of the world's biggest boy band. Their whirlwind romance is tested by intense public scrutiny, media pressure, and the realities of his global superstardom.
Where can I stream The Idea of You?
The Idea of You is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
What is the age rating for The Idea of You?
The Idea of You is rated R by the MPA. The rating reflects the film's adult romantic content, including sexual scenes and mature themes centered on an age-gap relationship between a 40-year-old woman and a 24-year-old pop star.
How long is The Idea of You?
The Idea of You has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes (116 minutes). Directed by Michael Showalter, the film was released on Amazon Prime Video on May 2, 2024.
What movies are similar to The Idea of You?
If you enjoyed The Idea of You, you may also like Red, White & Royal Blue (2023), another Amazon romantic drama with a high-profile forbidden love story, as well as Challengers (2024) and Mother of the Bride (2024). Beautiful Disaster (2023) and Puppy Love (2023) offer similar romantic drama appeal.
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