The Idea of You
The Idea of You is a 2024 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter and based on the novel by Robinne Lee.
The Idea of You is a 2024 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter and based on the novel by Robinne Lee. It stars Anne Hathaway as a single mother who begins a relationship with a younger pop star played by Nicholas Galitzine. The film premiered on Prime Video and was released on May 2, 2024.
Premise
The story centers on Solène Marchand, who meets pop star Hayes Campbell after taking her daughter and friends to Coachella. Their encounter leads to an unexpected relationship complicated by Hayes's celebrity status.
Production
The film is based on Robinne Lee's novel and was adapted for the screen by Michael Showalter and Jennifer Westfeldt. Showalter also directed the film.
Cast
Anne Hathaway portrays Solène Marchand, while Nicholas Galitzine plays Hayes Campbell. Supporting roles include Ella Rubin as Solène's daughter Izzy and Reid Scott as her ex-husband Daniel.
Release
The Idea of You premiered in 2024 and was distributed as a Prime Video film. Its listed runtime is 115 minutes.
Key facts
- The film follows Solène, a 40-year-old single mother and art gallery owner, who begins a romance with Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of the boy band August Moon.
- It is adapted from Robinne Lee's novel of the same name.
- Michael Showalter directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Jennifer Westfeldt.
- Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine play the two lead roles.
- The film was released on Prime Video on May 2, 2024.
The film was distributed through Prime Video, which is available to Canadian viewers, making it directly accessible in Canada.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Idea_of_YouSupports: Basic film identification, director, cast, source novel, and release year.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9466114/Supports: Runtime, release date, genre, and plot summary.
- Prime Video — https://www.amazon.com/Idea-You-Michael-Showalter/dp/B0CV72X1BLSupports: Official synopsis, lead cast, and streaming release context.
- Google Play — https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/The_Idea_Of_You?id=QpoiCn3O-bU.P&hl=en_USSupports: Runtime, release year, and plot synopsis.