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The Invitation

1973Movie1 h 40 min

Comedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–75%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–75%

Summary

Rémi, a confirmed bachelor and model bureaucrat, invites his colleagues and superiors to a magnificent house to celebrate an inheritance. Under the influence of drink, they drop all pretence and reveal their true selves. But what will remain of this brief interlude the following day?

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or adrenaline.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Claude Goretta
Written by
Claude Goretta, Michel Viala
Produced by
Adolphe Viezzi
Music by
Patrick Moraz

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Facts

September 13, 1973 · 1 h 40 min · Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
September 13, 1973
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France, Switzerland
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Invitation?"

Questions about The Invitation

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Where can I stream The Invitation?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Invitation worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Will The Invitation make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Invitation plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Invitation in English?

French

No, it was made in French.