

The Idea of You
2024, English. Directed by Michael Showalter.
When the last thing you expect becomes the only thing you want.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 2,080 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Idea of You
The Idea of You is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 May 2024
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jennifer Westfeldt, Michael Showalter
- Box office
- $36K
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What The Idea of You is based on
The Idea of You is based on The Idea of You, a 2017 novel by Robinne Lee.
Novel · 2017
The Idea of You
By Robinne Lee
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Idea of You: quick answers
Is The Idea of You worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 2,080 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Idea of You?
The Idea of You runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Idea of You have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Idea of You. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Idea of You parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Idea of You is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Idea of You on?
The Idea of You is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Idea of You?
If you liked The Idea of You, try Song for Marion, Tumbledown, Girl.
Who directed The Idea of You?
The Idea of You (2024) was directed by Michael Showalter and stars Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin.
What is The Idea of You based on?
The Idea of You is based on The Idea of You, a 2017 novel by Robinne Lee.