The Idea of You is Prime Video’s upcoming romantic drama film based on the 2017 romance novel by Robinne Lee.
The film is directed by Michael Showalter and produced by Cathy Schulman, Gabrielle Union, and more.
| Title | The Idea of You |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Michael Showalter |
| Release Date | May 2, 2024 |
| Runtime | 1h 55m |
| Country | United States |
| Languge | English |
| Distributor | Amazon Prime Video |
Synopsis
Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet.
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The Idea of You Age Rating
MPA: The Idea of You is rated R for some language and sexual content.
This rating indicates that the film is restricted and unsuitable for viewing by individuals under 17 without parental guidance.
The movie contains scenes inappropriate for younger audiences, so it should be viewed cautiously and carefully.
Parents and guardians are advised to consider the nature of the film before allowing underage viewers to watch it. The Idea of You Parents Guide is given below:
The Idea of You Parents Guide
- A female character is seen wearing revealing clothes.
- Brief Kissing scene
- Making out scenes.
- The complete parents’ guide will be updated soon.
Who Is in the Cast?
Here’s the cast of the film with their respective characters in a table:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 | Himself |
| Grace Junot | Nancy |
| Jon Levine | Lawrence |
Official Trailer
The first trailer for the movie shows Solène and Hayes meeting and feeling strongly attracted.
Solène tries to resist because she thinks she’s too old for him, but Hayes disagrees.
They start a passionate relationship, facing challenges like avoiding photographers and dealing with fame.
But things get tough when Solène sees herself called a “cougar” in the news, which upsets her.
She realizes that being happy can anger some people, as her friend warns her that society often dislikes happy women. Watch the first trailer below:
When and Where to Watch?
The Idea of You is set to debut at the SXSW Festival on March 16.
Following its premiere, the movie will be available for global audiences to stream on Prime Video starting May 2, 2024.