The Idea of You

Solene is a 40 year old single mother who suddenly finds herself drawn to Hayes Campbell, the charismatic frontman of August Moon, the planet's hottest boy band. What starts as a momentary fling quickly becomes something deeper, a connection that crosses two very different worlds. Solene balances school runs, work, and late night moments with her inner doubts as Hayes jets from city to city, surrounded by adoring fans and a relentless media glare. The romance tests the boundaries of age and normal life, forcing Solene to decide how much she is willing to risk for a relationship that feels real. The film mixes warmth with humor as it looks at love against a bright, invasive spotlight for audiences everywhere.

Directed by Michael Showalter, the movie adapts Robinne Lee's best selling novel with a screenplay by Lee and Jennifer Westfeldt. It blends intimate character work with witty dialogue and a stylish sensibility that suits Hathaway's star turn in this movie.

Box office numbers were not widely reported because the film released primarily on streaming platforms rather than a broad theatrical run, a path that often leaves box scores untracked by analysts and studios and the streaming model shapes viewer expectations.

Critics have noted the film's balance of romance and comedy with emotional beats while emphasizing Solene's crossroads between love, motherhood and the glare of public life. The story considers how personal desire can clash with social expectations, while the couple learns to protect boundaries and communicate honestly under fans' scrutiny.

To date there are no major nominations publicly announced from Oscars, Emmys, or Golden Globes. The conversation around the film instead centers on Hathaway's performance and the adaptation's contemporary take on age and desire for adult audiences worldwide. It remains to be seen how it resonates with future awards seasons.