Love knows no boundaries, and that’s what the movie ‘The Idea of You’ proves. The film, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, tells the captivating story of Solène Marchand, a recently divorced mom in her late 30s, who unexpectedly falls for a 24-year-old British pop star at the famous Coachella music festival. The significant age gap between the two lovers becomes a hurdle they must overcome, but the movie beautifully explores how modern romance can defy societal norms.

‘The Idea of You’ isn’t the only film that dares to portray forbidden love between characters with a substantial age difference. Here are some other must-watch movies that tackle this intriguing theme with sensitivity and depth.

‘The Lunchbox’ (2013)- Amazon Prime Video (IMDb Rating: 7.8/10)

In ‘The Lunchbox,’ a delightful mix-up leads to an unexpected connection between Ila, a neglected housewife, and Saajan, a much older widower. Their bond blossoms through the exchange of lunchboxes, showcasing how love can transcend physical barriers.

‘Lost in Translation’ (2003)- Amazon Prime Video (IMDb Rating: 7.7/10)

Sofia Coppola’s ‘Lost in Translation’ explores the unique bond between an ageing American actor going through a midlife crisis and a young, married woman feeling lost in Tokyo. Despite their age gap, they find solace and understanding in each other’s company, redefining the boundaries of love.

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‘Cheeni Kum’ (2007)- Zee5 (IMDb Rating: 6.8/10)

In the Bollywood classic ‘Cheeni Kum,’ famous chef Buddhadev Gupta (Amitabh Bachchan), aged 64, and Nina(Tabu), a 34-year-old woman, can’t ignore their undeniable attraction despite their vastly different ages.

‘An Education’ (2009)- Amazon Prime Video (IMDb Rating: 7.3/10)

‘An Education’ on Amazon Prime Video follows Jenny, a bright teenager with dreams of attending Oxford, whose plans are derailed when she meets the charming 35-year-old David, who exposes her to a world of adventure and forbidden love.

‘Dil Chahta Hai’ (2001)- Netflix (IMDb Rating: 8.1/10)

Lastly, the cult favourite ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ on Netflix fearlessly explores the taboo relationship between Sid and the much older Tara, breaking conventions in Indian cinema at the time by depicting a love story with a significant age gap.

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