The Invitation

2003·Movie
1h 25min
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic917.0Rotten Tomatoes89%69%

Where to watch

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

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The Invitation fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Regrets only.

When an author invites his friends to his home on a private island, the guests realize they've been poisoned at dinner. The only way to receive the antidote from their twisted host will be to confess to all the lies they've ever told.
Psychological ThrillerDark SecretsTwisted GamePoisonBetrayalGuilt and ConfessionComplex CharactersIntrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Pat Bermel, Kevin Leeson, Chris Foss
Written by:
Pat Bermel, Patrick Ramsay
Produced by:
Pat Bermel, Errin Lally, Lisa Ratke
Composed by:
Dave Griffiths, Rich Walters, Dave Hibbert

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Invitation

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Where can I stream The Invitation legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

The Invitation is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Invitation worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Invitation rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is The Invitation?

1 h 25 min

The Invitation runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Invitation?

Critics90
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate The Invitation higher (90) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Invitation in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Invitation?

2USCA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Invitation in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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