The Idea of You (2024)
A witty, intimate romance blossoms between a single mom and a pop star, bringing melancholy challenges.
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 intense is The Idea of You?
The Idea of You has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What The Idea of You feels like
- Tone
- romanticfeel goodintimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watchFull attention
Where to stream The Idea of You
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Idea of You for you?
Is The Idea of You scary?
No. The Idea of You is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Idea of You gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Idea of You sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Idea of You OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is The Idea of You?
The Idea of You runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream The Idea of You?
The Idea of You is streaming on Prime Video.
Does The Idea of You have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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