The highly anticipated rom-com film The Idea of You is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, the movie is based on Robinne Lee’s bestselling novel of the same name. However, fans have noticed that the ending of the film differs from the book.
The story follows the love affair between a 40-year-old single mother and the lead singer of a popular boy band. Some fans speculated that the film was inspired by Harry Styles fan fiction due to the similarities between Styles and the character Hayes. However, the author Lee debunked these rumors in an essay, emphasizing that the book is not based on fanfiction but draws inspiration from various sources.
The movie premiered on Prime Video on May 2, with director Michael Showalter taking creative liberties in adapting the novel. The ending of The Idea of You was also altered in the movie, offering a more hopeful conclusion for the characters. In the film, the couple agrees to take a break for five years to revisit their relationship, leaving the future of their romance uncertain.
The book ending of The Idea of You sees the couple part ways due to different stages in their lives, with the character Hayes quitting the band in an attempt to win back his love. However, the movie’s ending focuses on the impact of the couple’s relationship on the mother’s daughter, leading to a decision to take a break and possibly reunite in the future.
Showalter explained that the change in the ending was made to provide audiences with a sense of hope for the characters. The decision to alter the ending reflects the director’s love for romantic stories that leave room for interpretation and speculation about the characters’ future. The movie is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video for fans to enjoy the romantic and heartfelt storyline of The Idea of You.
