The Idea of You
“When the last thing you expect becomes the only thing you want.”
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 Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-06
Top Cast
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Anne Hathaway
Solène
Nicholas Galitzine
Hayes
Ella Rubin
Izzy
Annie Mumolo
Tracy
Reid Scott
Daniel
Perry Mattfeld
Eva
Jordan Aaron Hall
Zeke
Mathilda Gianopoulos
Georgia
Meg Millidge
Claire
Cheech Manohar
Jeremy
Raymond Cham Jr.
Oliver
Jaiden Anthony
Adrian
Viktor White
Simon
Dakota Adan
Rory
Roxy Rivera
Jodie
Graham Norton
Graham Norton
Grace Junot
Nancy
Jon Levine
Lawrence
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSouth by Southwest Film & TV Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 2, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 2, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Showalter
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Westfeldt, Michael Showalter
- Original Score
- Siddhartha Khosla
- Original Title
- The Idea of You
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $36K
- Production Studios
- Welle Entertainment, Somewhere Pictures, I'll Have Another, Semi-Formal Productions, Amazon MGM Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Showalter
Jennifer Westfeldt, Michael Showalter, Robinne Lee
Siddhartha Khosla
Jim Frohna
Peter Teschner
Cathy Schulman, Gabrielle Union, Anne Hathaway, Robinne Lee, Eric Hayes
Department Leadership Roster
Cathy Schulman
Producer
Michael Showalter
Director
Gabrielle Union
Producer
Anne Hathaway
Producer
Robinne Lee
Producer
Eric Hayes
Producer
Michael Showalter
Producer
Jordana Mollick
Producer
Jennifer Westfeldt
Screenplay
Jim Frohna
Director of Photography
Michael Showalter
Screenplay
Jeff Morrone
Producer
Siddhartha Khosla
Original Music Composer
Peter Teschner
Editor
Amy Williams
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idea of You
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What is The Idea of You 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 directed The Idea of You?
The Idea of You was directed by Michael Showalter.
Who stars in The Idea of You?
The principal cast of The Idea of You includes Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott.
When was The Idea of You released and how long is it?
The Idea of You was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did The Idea of You make at the box office?
The Idea of You grossed $36K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Idea of You?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idea of You was composed by Siddhartha Khosla.
Is The Idea of You based on a book or true story?
The Idea of You is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robinne Lee".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Idea of You?
The Idea of You holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).