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The Idea of You

R1h 56m2024Michael Showalter
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 67
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"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.

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Based On Novel Or BookAge DifferenceSingerForty SomethingSingle MotherOlder Woman Younger Man RelationshipBoy BandCougar Relationship

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What is The Idea of You (2024) about?

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.

Who stars in The Idea of You?

The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway (Solène), Nicholas Galitzine (Hayes), Ella Rubin (Izzy), Annie Mumolo (Tracy), Reid Scott (Daniel). The film was directed by Michael Showalter.

How long is The Idea of You?

The Idea of You has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated R.

Is The Idea of You worth watching?

The Idea of You holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Music, Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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