The Idea of You

Right now you can watch The Idea of You in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 1,975 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Anne Hathaway leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

The Idea of You is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The Idea of You does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. 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. Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2024. What keeps The Idea of You from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

The Idea of You is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Anne Hathaway sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.