The Idea of You

Los Angeles, backstage hum of a sold-out concert, a solitary guitar leans against a velvet curtain. A 40-year-old single mom and the 24-year-old lead singer of a boy band collide in a whirlwind romance. This romance tests the boundaries of love and fame.

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Michael Showalter directed The Idea of You in 2024. See Michael Showalter's full filmography, where to start with Michael Showalter, or where to go after you've seen everything by Michael Showalter.

The Idea of You was released in 2024 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 116 minutes.