Is The Idea of You appropriate for children?

# The Idea of You – Parental Guide This R-rated romance centers on a 40-year-old woman dating a 24-year-old musician, featuring strong language, sexual content, and some violence. The age-gap relationship and mature themes make it unsuitable for children and teens. It's intended for adult audiences only.

What age is The Idea of You suitable for?

Our verdict for The Idea of You is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Idea of You safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2024

Rating

Genre

Romance, Drama, Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Anne Hathaway

Solène

Nicholas Galitzine

Hayes

Ella Rubin

Izzy

Annie Mumolo

Tracy

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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