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.

The Idea of You offers a welcome reminder that Anne Hathaway remains a thoroughly delightful rom-com lead -- and reaffirms that few filmmakers understand the genre better than Michael Showalter.

Though The Idea of You leans heavy into wish-fulfillment fantasy, it’s a cheesy, sexy rom-com that pairs well with wine on the rocks.

'The Idea of You' delves into societal judgment, ageism, and social media's impact on relationships, highlighting the struggles of an older woman in a younger man relationship. Criticisms include divergence from the source material, shallow character development, and mixed views on the lead actors' chemistry. Hathaway and Galitzine's performances received some acclaim, though others deemed the film predictable and uninspired. The portrayal of complex societal issues and the May-December romance garnered both praise and criticism.