The filmmakers do more to align star and character than the novel did. But somehow that doesn’t make the movie indebted to the musician.

The highly-anticipated movie adaptation of Robinne Lee’s novel "The Idea of You" is finally here, and there's one question that fans can't quite shake: Is this story Harry Styles fan fiction?

If "The Idea of You," now streaming on Prime Video, feels a little familiar to you, don't worry, you're not alone. Many fans have theorized that it's based on some fan fiction, or perhaps even a true story.