The Idea of You soundtrack includes music by Nicholas Galitzine, St. Vincent and Minnie Riperton. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Michael Showalter’s 2024 Amazon movie. Check out Vague Visages’ Soundtracks of Cinema section for more soundtrack song listings, and then browse cast/character summaries in the Know the Cast section.

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The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway as Solène, a 40-year-old art gallery owner in Los Angeles. Nicholas Galitzine co-stars as Hayes, the English lead singer of a boy band called August Moon. The storyline follows the main protagonists as they develop a romantic relationship. Composer Siddhartha Khosla (This Is Us) scored the 116-minute Amazon film; music supervisor Frankie Pine (Magic Mike) picked the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in The Idea of You, an adaptation of Robinne Lee’s 2017 novel.

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The Idea of You Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2024 Amazon Movie

• “Light On” by Maggie Rogers (00:00:00): The Idea of You soundtrack song scores the opening title sequence. The camera pans across Hollywood. The music plays again at 01:45:00.
• “If We Ever Broke Up” by Mae Stephens (00:03:00): Solène drives a vehicle. She talks to Izzy (Ella Rubin) and Zeke (Jordan Aaron Hall). Solène anticipates an upcoming vacation.
• “I Got You” by Nicholas Galitzine (00:03:00): A car sequence continues. The Idea of You soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Izzy and Zeke sing along to the music.
• “Cold Killer” by Redlight King (00:07:00): Eva (Perry Mattfeld) says, “Stay hydrated.” The music continues during a transition sequence. Solène arrives at Coachella.
• “Taste (Remix)” by Nicholas Galitzine and R3HAB (00:07:00): A Coachella sequence continues. Music plays from a speaker system. The track is featured again at 00:19:00.
• “Digital Witness” by St. Vincent (00:08:00): Solène navigates a VIP area at Coachella. The Idea of You soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Solène meets Hayes for the first time.
• “Actor Out of Work” by St. Vincent (00:12:00): Solène looks around Hayes’ trailer at Coachella. Music plays from a speaker system. Jodie (Roxy Rivera) talks to Hayes.
• “Stranger” by Chris Lake (00:13:00): A Coachella sequence continues. Solène sends a text message to Izzy.  August Moon fans scream.
• “I Go” by Peggy Gou (00:14:00): August Moon meets with fans. The Idea of You soundtrack song continues as Solène talks to Izzy. Zeke introduces himself to Hayes.
• “Guard Down” by Nicholas Galitzine (00:16:00): August Moon takes the stage at Coachella. Hayes wears a black outfit. The music is featured again at 00:52:00.
• “Closer” by Nicholas Galitzine (00:19:00): A Coachella sequence continues. August and his bandmates stage a scene. Hayes dedicates a song to Solène.
• “In Your Room” by The Bangles (00:22:00): Solène talks to friends about her 40th birthday. The Idea of You soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Solène states that she feels grateful.
• “Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind & Fire (00:23:00): A birthday party sequence continues. Music plays from a speaker system. Solène talks to Todd (Brent Bailey).
• “I Can Dream About You” by Dan Hartman (00:23:00): Solène chats with Earl (Trevor David). Music plays in the background during a birthday party scene. Solène talks to Benny (Demián Castro).
• “More More More” by Andrea True (00:24:00): The Idea of You soundtrack song accompanies an interior montage. Solène arrives at her art gallery. The music fades as she works at her desk.
• “Paper Bag” by Fiona Apple (00:35:00): Hayes talks to Solène about getting to know her better. The music continues during a transition sequence. Solène travels with Hayes.
• “Dance Before We Walk” by Nicholas Galitzine (00:45:00): Hayes sits down at a piano. He works a new song. The music is featured again at 00:58:00, 01:00:00, 01:26:00 and 01:29:00 (recorded track).
• “Pay Your Way in Pain” by St. Vincent (00:49:00): Solène looks at a watch. The track continues during a transition sequence. Solène and Izzy sing along to the music during a car scene.
• “Les Fleurs” by Minnie Riperton (00:52:00): The Idea of You soundtrack song is featured during an interior scene. Solène sits in her bedroom. She watches a YouTube video featuring August Moon.
• “Dance Hall Days” by Wang Chung (00:57:00): The music accompanies a hotel room sequence. The track plays from a television. Solène and Hayes enjoy themselves.
• “Taste” by Nicholas Galitzine (01:04:00): A concert sequence begins. August Moon performs The Idea of You soundtrack song. Hayes wears a teal jacket.
• “Battez-Vous” by Brigitte (01:07:00): Solène and Hayes visit Café du Dôme in Paris. The music plays from a speaker system. Hayes kisses Solène.
• “Voilà” by Jeanne Cherhal (01:09:00): The track scores a montage sequence. Solène accompanies Hayes on his tour. She changes into a bathing suit.
• “Go Rogue” by Nicholas Galitzine (01:46:00): The Idea of You soundtrack song is featured during an interior scene. Solène flips through TV channels. She watches a live by performance by Hayes.
• “The Idea of You” by Nicholas Galitzine and Anne-Marie (01:50:00): The track scores the end credits.

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