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The Idea of You

2024Movie1 h 56 minR

ComedyMusic
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic675.6Rotten Tomatoes80%66%

A deeply romantic, sensual music movie about show business and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Forbidden Romance
  • Music Industry Drama
  • Age-Gap Relationship
  • Single Mother Narrative
  • Sensual & Intimate
  • Festival Aesthetic
  • Pop Star Fantasy
  • Emotional Conflict
  • Visually Glossy
  • Contemporary Melodrama

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Michael Showalter
Written by
Michael Showalter, Robinne Lee, Jennifer Westfeldt
Produced by
Anne Hathaway, Gabrielle Union, Michael Showalter
Music by
Siddhartha Khosla

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 2, 2024 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
May 2, 2024
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Music, Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$36,178
Available in
132 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Artists Are Attractive, Recognition Failure, Foil +9

  • Artists Are Attractive
  • Recognition Failure
  • Foil
  • Terrible Interviewees Montage
  • Ends with a Smile
  • Disneyland Dad
  • Freudian Slip
  • Mythology Gag
  • Love Cannot Overcome
  • Spared, but Not Forgiven
  • Mum Looks Like a Sister
  • Casting Gag

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Idea of You?"

Questions about The Idea of You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Idea of You?

PrimeParamount+

In the United States, The Idea of You streams on Prime and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is The Idea of You worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 67). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is The Idea of You good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Idea of You make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

What tropes does The Idea of You use?

Artists Are AttractiveRecognition FailureFoilTerrible Interviewees MontageEnds with a SmileDisneyland DadFreudian SlipMythology GagLove Cannot OvercomeSpared, but Not ForgivenMum Looks Like a SisterCasting Gagand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Artists Are Attractive, Recognition Failure, and Foil.