The Idea Of You Soundtrack: Directed by Michael Showalter, The Idea of You is a 2024 romantic comedy that premiered on Prime Video on May 2, 2024, and became one of the platform’s biggest original film hits of the year.
The film is written by Robinne Lee, Michael Showalter, and Jennifer Westfeldt and is based on the novel of the same name by Robinne Lee.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Idea of You |
| Genre/Type | Romantic Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Michael Showalter |
| Composer | Siddhartha Khosla (score); Savan Kotecha (August Moon songs, executive music producer) |
| Release Date | May 2, 2024 (SXSW premiere: March 16, 2024) |
| Platform | Prime Video |
| Status | Released — one of Prime Video’s most-streamed original films of 2024 |
The film’s story revolves around Solène, played by Anne Hathaway, who is 40 years old, and she begins a romance with Hayes Campbell, who is 24 years old and is the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. The film was a critical and commercial success for Prime Video: reviewers praised the chemistry between Hathaway and co-star Nicholas Galitzine, and the movie became one of the service’s most-watched original films in its opening weekend.
Who Composed The Idea Of You Soundtrack?
Siddhartha Khosla composed the film’s original score. He is an Emmy-nominated film and television composer and a singer/songwriter who has composed many film and television scores, including original songs for Basmati Blues and The Neighbors.
Khosla is also known as the composer for NBC’s This Is Us and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. His studio albums include Tally of the Yes Men, And the Elephant is Dancing, and Aerogramme. His 14-track score album for The Idea of You was released on May 17, 2024, through Arista Records/Sony Music.
Separately, the film’s fictional boy band August Moon is not just a prop — its songs were written for real. One Direction and Maroon 5 songwriter Savan Kotecha served as executive music producer and wrote all 10 August Moon songs, working with real hitmakers including Carl Falk (a co-writer of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful”), Ilya Salmanzadeh, and Babyface. Kotecha spent two to three months in 2023 shaping the songs around Nicholas Galitzine’s own vocals, aiming for them to sound like a genuine, chart-competitive pop act rather than novelty “movie songs.” Music supervisors cited One Direction, Maroon 5, NSYNC, and BTS as reference points for August Moon’s sound.
Every Song (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| Song | Artist |
|---|---|
| “Taste” | August Moon |
| “Dance Before We Walk” | August Moon |
| “The Idea of You” | August Moon |
| “Closer” | August Moon |
| “I Got You” | August Moon |
| “Guard Down” | August Moon |
| “Go Rogue” | Nicholas Galitzine |
| “So Cold” | August Moon |
The film also features licensed needle-drops not on the official soundtrack album, including “Light On” by Maggie Rogers, “Paper Bag” by Fiona Apple, and three St. Vincent tracks: “Pay Your Way In Pain,” “Digital Witness,” and “Actor Out of Work.”
Where to Stream
The Idea of You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) and the separate Siddhartha Khosla score album are both available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify. The film itself streams on Prime Video.
Cast
The film stars Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott, Jordan Aaron Hall, Perry Mattfeld, Cheech Manohar, Mathilda Gianopoulos, and Raymond Cham Jr. The producers include Anne Hathaway, Eric Hayes, Robinne Lee, Jordana Mollick, Jeff Morrone, Cathy Schulman, Michael Showalter, and Gabrielle Union.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Idea of You soundtrack?
Siddhartha Khosla composed the film’s original score, released as a separate 14-track album. The 10 songs performed by the fictional band August Moon were written by Savan Kotecha, who served as executive music producer.
Is August Moon a real band?
No, August Moon is fictional, created for the film. But its songs were written and produced like real pop records by Savan Kotecha (One Direction, Maroon 5) alongside collaborators including Carl Falk, Ilya Salmanzadeh, and Babyface, with lead actor Nicholas Galitzine performing his own vocals.
Who sings the August Moon songs in the movie?
Nicholas Galitzine, who plays Hayes Campbell, performs his own lead vocals on the August Moon tracks, recorded over roughly three days in Sweden.
Was The Idea of You a hit?
Yes. It became one of Prime Video’s most-watched original films after its May 2024 release and received largely positive reviews, with critics praising Anne Hathaway’s performance and the film’s handling of the age-gap romance.
Where can I watch The Idea of You?
The Idea of You streams exclusively on Prime Video.
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