The Idea of You

When the last thing you expect becomes the only thing you want.

20241h 56m7.2(2,032 votes)

MusicComedyRomanceDrama

Synopsis

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 Solè…

The Idea of You (2024) is a music, comedy, romance, and drama film directed by Michael Showalter. It stars Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, and Ella Rubin. The film runs for 1 hour 56 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 2,032 votes.

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Director

Michael Showalter

Cast

Anne Hathaway

Solène

Nicholas Galitzine

Hayes

Ella Rubin

Izzy

Annie Mumolo

Tracy

Reid Scott

Daniel

Perry Mattfeld

Eva

Jordan Aaron Hall

Zeke

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Where can I watch The Idea of You?

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Who stars in The Idea of You?

The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, and Annie Mumolo, and was directed by Michael Showalter.

How long is The Idea of You?

The Idea of You has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes.

When did The Idea of You come out?

The Idea of You was released in 2024.

What genre is The Idea of You?

The Idea of You is a music, comedy, romance, and drama film.

Is The Idea of You worth watching?

The Idea of You holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.