Déjà Vu at the streamer? Netflix’s ‘A Family Affair’ sparks comparisons to 'The Idea of you’

Netflix's "A Family Affair" trailer sparks "copycat" claims

The release of the trailer for Netflix's upcoming film "A Family Affair" has sent viewers into a tizzy, with many drawing striking similarities to Amazon's recently released rom-com, "The Idea of You."

Both films center on established actresses (Anne Hathaway in "The Idea of You" and Nicole Kidman in "A Family Affair") finding themselves in unexpected romances with younger men. Additionally, both stories explore the challenges of navigating love while navigating family relationships.

Social media has been abuzz with comparisons. While many tweets calling out the similarities while some also calling it a mere coincidence.

Wasn’t anne hathaway just in this movie https://t.co/d0MY87WY7D

— rev (@whyrev) May 29, 2024

i feel like A FAMILY AFFAIR, that new nicole kidman-zac efron romcom (????), has the EXACT same beats as THE IDEA OF YOU, that anne hathaway young british dude romcom.

— soraya roberts (@sorayaroberts) May 29, 2024

Hey ChatGPT -
I need 800 words on how "A Family Affair" is the same dang movie as "The Idea of You."
Not that that's a bad thing. https://t.co/GIVsWEGb9T

— Rick G. Rosner (@dumbassgenius) May 29, 2024

The close timing and thematic overlap have sparked accusations of Netflix copying Amazon's concept. However, it's also possible that both films are merely drawing inspiration from a currently popular genre trope within the rom-com genre.

people thinking a family affair is netflix’ answer to the idea of you when it was supposed to be released in november (so wayy before the latter)…😭

— maria (@kidmanslover) May 29, 2024