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The Invitation

2022Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

HorrorThriller
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic453.8Rotten Tomatoes32%48%

A deeply unsettling, tense horror movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

You are cordially invited to a nightmare generations in the making.

After the death of her mother, Evie is approached by an unknown cousin who invites her to a lavish wedding in the English countryside. Soon, she realizes a gothic conspiracy is afoot and must fight for survival as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family’s history.

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror Thriller
  • Dysfunctional Family Drama
  • Wealth Satire
  • Claustrophobic Atmosphere
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Grief and Trauma
  • Uncanny Valley of Social Interaction
  • Class Disparity Critique

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Jessica M. Thompson
Written by
Blair Butler
Produced by
Emile Gladstone
Music by
Dara Taylor

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Facts

August 24, 2022 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
August 24, 2022
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$34 million
Available in
124 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about The Invitation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Invitation?

HulufuboTVHBO MaxYouTube TVFXNowCinemaxPlex

In the United States, The Invitation streams on Hulu, fuboTV, HBO Max, YouTube TV, and FXNow, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 84 other countries.

Is The Invitation worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 45).

Is The Invitation okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageDrug use

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The Invitation scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Invitation?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was The Invitation a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$34 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.