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The Invite

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Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?

Cast & Crew

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Olivia Wilde

Director

Seth Rogen

Joe

Olivia Wilde

Angela

Penélope Cruz

Pina

Edward Norton

Hawk

Skip Howland

Doorman

Critics Reviews

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David Fear Rolling Stone Feb 5
It’s the sort of one-location, star-driven ensemble piece that could have merely been a theatrical exercise, and somehow manages to avoid being either stagy or stodgy. Even more impressive is how the actors sync up their own unique performance styles. Go to Full Review Nicolas Rapold Sight & Sound Feb 4
Sometimes it’s diverting enough to see four stars at work for an evening, which is exactly what The Invite did on a Saturday night at Sundance’s Eccles Theatre and perhaps other rooms in future. Go to Full Review Taylor Williams Slant Magazine Jan 31
2.5/4
By the time The Invite burrows into the heart of its main characters and reveals the scope of their regrets and longings, it’s hard to argue that it doesn’t strike a chord of genuine emotion. Go to Full Review Robert Kojder Flickering Myth 1d
3.5/5
Accept the invitation; this one is a laugh-riot with its outstanding quartet, effortlessly matching one another Go to Full Review Nick Johnston Vanyaland 6d
It’s perfectly okay to find The Invite funny as hell without having to worry about whether or not one’s getting a full serving of moral veggies in the process, and whether or not it holds any gravitas... Go to Full Review Rene Sanchez Cine Sin Fronteras Mar 12
3.5/4
A funny and unforgettable soirée that explores the highs and lows of married life. Wilde, Rogen, Cruz and Norton are superb. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Nicholas E @RT21361244 6d Super funny, astounding direction and acting, a great use of Seth Rogen and Ed Norton, with a score that gives this a special kind of personality. Olivia Wilde loaded up the bases knocked this one out of the park. The cast is all around great, but she takes this thing up a notch. I love what she is doing behind and in front of the camera. Her acting choices are great, and the performance manages to feel both thoughtful and organic. I also love where she chooses to put the camera. Whether it be us at a distance from the characters, or right up in their space for comedic or dramatic purposes. It feels intentionally shot and made with care. I think this movie is a total win for Wilde and Co. and I’m glad I got to experience it in a theater. Her movie is thoughtful. It’s hilarious with mature sensibilities too. Probably the most I’ve consistently and hardily laughed in a while. It left me with a lot to chew on too. I love it for that. It’s a special one. MY PODCAST: MORBID CURIOSITIES See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?
Director
Olivia Wilde
Producer
David Permut, Ben Browning, Megan Ellison
Screenwriter
Will McCormack, Rashida Jones
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Annapurna Pictures, FilmNation Entertainment, Permut Presentations
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 26, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 47m