The age gap in Solne and Hayes' relationship is a central focus, a common theme in rom-coms like "I Could Never Be Your Woman." "Love & Other Drugs" tackles serious topics like illness amidst romance, contrasting lighter rom-coms aimed at younger audiences. The secrecy of Solne and Hayes' relationship mirrors other films like "Notting Hill," exploring the challenges of dating a celebrity.

The Idea of You is centered around an unconventional romance seen in many romantic comedies before it. The Idea of You follows the love story between an older single mother, Solne (Anne Hathaway) and a young pop star, Hayes (Nicholas Galitzine). Based on a book under the same name, The Idea of You changes details from the original text, but the complications of Solne and Hayes' relationship stay the same. Due to Hayes and Solne's age difference and the former's public persona, the two are made to keep...