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- 'The Idea of You' hits a high note
- When: The Idea of You starts streaming on Prime Video on May 2.
- What to know: Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway star in an adaptation of a beloved novel of the same name, in which a 24-year-old boy band member falls in love with a 40-year-old single mom.
- Galitzine told me in an interview that his chemistry with Hathaway was “instantaneous.” My cold heart is aflutter.
- The story has been compared to One Direction fan fiction — and some of the parallels between the made-up Hayes Campbell and very real Harry Styles are undeniable. Its stars might prefer that you don’t talk about that, though.
- Why I’ll be watching: Galitzine is Hollywood’s heartthrob du jour, and I’m all in.
- — Kelsey Weekman
- May 1, 2024
The Idea of You is a 2024 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jennifer Westfeldt, based on the novel of the same name by Robinne Lee. Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, it chronicles the love affair between a single mother and the lead singer of a popular boy band.
- The Idea of You, by Robinne Lee
- Jennifer Westfeldt
May 2, 2024 · A 40-year-old single mom falls for a 24-year-old pop star in this adaptation of a romance novel. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user and critic reviews of this upcoming movie.
- Michael Showalter
- 2 min
The Idea of You is a movie based on a novel about a 40-year-old mom who falls for a 24-year-old pop star. Watch the trailer, see the cast and critics' reviews, and find out when and where to watch it.
- (154)
- Michael Showalter
- R
- Anne Hathaway
Jun 13, 2017 · Solène, a divorced mother of a teenage girl, falls in love with Hayes, a young member of a famous boy band. The book follows their cross-continental romance and the challenges they face as a result of their age difference and media attention.
- (95.6K)
- Paperback
- Robinne Lee
Mar 17, 2024 · Anne Hathaway stars as a single mom who falls for a pop star in this adaptation of a best-selling novel. The film explores the challenges and joys of a May-December romance, as well as the impact of fame and social media.
May 2, 2024 · The Idea of You. Nell Minow May 02, 2024. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. Tell me if this sounds familiar: A romantic couple, one American, one British, one the proprietor of a small, very narrow business, happy with family and friends but lonely and a little lost, one a global superstar, but lonely and a little lost.