The Idea of You
Directed by Michael Showalter
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.
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Top cast
Anne Hathaway
Solène
Nicholas Galitzine
Hayes
Ella Rubin
Izzy
Annie Mumolo
Tracy
Reid Scott
Daniel
Perry Mattfeld
Eva
Jordan Aaron Hall
Zeke
Mathilda Gianopoulos
Georgia
Meg Millidge
Claire
Cheech Manohar
Jeremy
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Idea of You online?
As of August 6, 2026, The Idea of You is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Idea of You on Netflix?
No — The Idea of You is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads instead.
Can I rent or buy The Idea of You online?
Yes. In United States, The Idea of You can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Idea of You?
As of August 6, 2026, The Idea of You is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
