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The Idea of You

Solène, a 40-year-old single mother, begins an unforeseen romance with Hayes Campbell, the 24-year-old lead singer of August Moon, the planet's hottest boy band. As their whirlwind romance unfolds, Hayes' superstar status brings unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight may be more than she bargained for.

Director(s)

Michael Showalter

Austin Badgett

Aaron Gordon

Keegan A. Limbrick

Luke Hyland

Mariana Hellmund

John Tagamolila

Terence Madden

Where to watch

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Cast & Crew

Terence Madden

Terence Madden

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Annie Mumolo

Annie Mumolo

Tracy

Reid Scott

Reid Scott

Daniel

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

Solène

Dustin Lewis

Dustin Lewis

Camp Dad

Graham Norton

Graham Norton

Graham Norton

Jon Levine

Jon Levine

Lawrence

Michael Showalter

Michael Showalter

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Raymond Cham Jr.

Raymond Cham Jr.

Oliver

Nicholas Galitzine

Nicholas Galitzine

Hayes

Ella Rubin

Ella Rubin

Izzy

Holly A. Morris

Holly A. Morris

Linda

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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Angela Davis

Angela Davis

Brenda

Simone Alston

Simone Alston

Dancer

Bethany Brown

Bethany Brown

Debbi

John Tagamolila

John Tagamolila

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Melanie Kiran

Melanie Kiran

Moonhead Woman

Mariana Hellmund

Mariana Hellmund

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Brent Bailey

Brent Bailey

Todd

Luke Pierre Roness

Luke Pierre Roness

Bryan

Roxy Rivera

Roxy Rivera

Jodie

Tiffany Morgan

Tiffany Morgan

Camp Mom

Chandler Lovelle

Chandler Lovelle

Charlotte

Scott Myrick

Scott Myrick

Dancer

Rashal James

Rashal James

Desmond

Grace Junot

Grace Junot

Nancy

Demián Castro

Demián Castro

Benny

Perry Mattfeld

Perry Mattfeld

Eva

Hedy Nasser

Hedy Nasser

Priya

Lauren Revard

Lauren Revard

Camp Mom

Cheech Manohar

Cheech Manohar

Jeremy

Nina Bloomgarden

Nina Bloomgarden

Amber

Jordan Aaron Hall

Jordan Aaron Hall

Zeke

Mathilda Gianopoulos

Mathilda Gianopoulos

Georgia

Meg Millidge

Meg Millidge

Claire

Jaiden Anthony

Jaiden Anthony

Adrian

Viktor White

Viktor White

Simon

Dakota Adan

Dakota Adan

Rory

Trevor David

Trevor David

Earl

Tanya Lim

Tanya Lim

Counselor Molly

Trinity Ansah

Trinity Ansah

Nina

Jean-Luc McMurtry

Jean-Luc McMurtry

Chateau House Staff

Darryl Fields Jr.

Darryl Fields Jr.

VIP Tent DJ

Jason Collett

Jason Collett

Security Guard

Tiara Crowe-Jackson

Tiara Crowe-Jackson

Dancer

Kesley Bou

Kesley Bou

Dancer

Austin Badgett

Austin Badgett

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Keegan A. Limbrick

Keegan A. Limbrick

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Luke Hyland

Luke Hyland

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Details

GenresMusic, Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime1h 56 mins
Released on02 May 2024
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America
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Reviews

Manuel São Bento

4/10

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/the-idea-of-you-movie-review-a-formulaic-rom-com-that-struggles-to-stand-out/ "The Idea of You can't seem to find enough standout elements to compensate for the lack of narrative innovation, thematic depth, or compelling execution. Michael Showalter gets lost in the shallowness of the genre's countless formulas, the excessive fluffiness of the dialogues, and the dull clichés that fill a very familiar premise, failing to justify a frustratingly incoherent ending. While Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine's performances are blameless, the movie leaves much to be desired in terms of emotional impact. Disappointing..." Rating: C-

Hotplix

/10

When the love sparks, it does not see age, and ‘The Idea of You’ film portrays the same. The film follows Solène, a 40-year-old single mom who fell in love with a 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of the August Moon band. Directed by Michael Showalter, the movie stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. Read full review at https://hotplix.com/the-idea-of-you/

wogelib503

/10

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://leakedcinema.com/en/movie/843527/TheIdeaofYou the fantasy here isn't about getting to fuck Harry Styles, it's more about having money to own a house/car in Los Angeles and being able to fly to New York on a whim so you can go fuck Harry Styles i think it's actually awesome that nicholas galitzine is only allowed to have men or milfs as love interests mid watching this, the guy sitting next me asked if this was a harry styles fanfic and when i told him it was, he sighed and walked out 😭😭😭 Do you know how many 40 year old women are going to be at Coachella next year because of this watched this with my mom and when it was over she said “this is how i felt about austin butler after elvis”

TheSceneSnobs

7/10

I am not usually drawn to romantic films where a woman changes her life and finds love when she least expects it. These films don't typically resonate with me, but I watched this one for review purposes and found myself really enjoying it. While the plot is simple, it is not without charm, and the acting meets the expectations for this genre, complete with its share of cheesy moments. However, it tells a pleasant story with some worthwhile themes. The plot may be straightforward, but it is executed well, providing a satisfying narrative arc. The story centers on a woman trying something new and unexpectedly finding love, a familiar trope that is handled with care and sincerity. Anne Hathaway is the standout performer in this film. She has a remarkable ability to elevate even the most formulaic scripts, bringing nuance and depth to her character. Her performance is both heartfelt and engaging, making her character's journey compelling to watch. While the film includes many of the genre's typical elements, such as predictable plot points and moments of cheesy dialogue, it manages to use these conventions to its advantage. The familiar beats of the romantic drama are present but are handled with a light touch that makes them enjoyable rather than tiresome. This film is a pleasant surprise. It might not break new ground in the romantic drama genre, but it offers a heartwarming story with strong performances. It's an enjoyable movie to watch with your significant other, providing a comforting mix of romance, humor, and genuine emotion. If you're looking for a feel-good film that touches on themes of love and self-discovery, this one is definitely worth a watch.

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