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The Idea of You

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2024 | 116 min | Music, Comedy, Romance, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Diary of a Teenage Girl, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $36K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 876K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Showalter

  • Anne HathawaySolène
  • Nicholas GalitzineHayes
  • Ella RubinIzzy
  • Annie MumoloTracy
  • Reid ScottDaniel
  • Perry MattfeldEva
  • Jordan Aaron HallZeke
  • Mathilda GianopoulosGeorgia
  • Meg MillidgeClaire
  • Cheech ManoharJeremy