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The Invitation

2022·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
IMDb5.3Metacritic453.8Rotten Tomatoes32%48%

Where to watch

HulufuboTVHBO MaxYouTube TVFXNow

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The Invitation fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis5
  • Romance4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Gothic HorrorVampire ThrillerFamily SecretsSurvival StoryIntriguing MysterySinister AtmosphereSuspensefulSupernaturalDark Romance

Crew

Directed by:
Jessica M. Thompson, Dóra Sárközi
Written by:
Blair Butler
Produced by:
Suzanne M. Smith, Jessica M. Thompson, Michael P. Flannigan
Composed by:
Teddy Sinclair, Dara Taylor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Invitation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Invitation legally?

HulufuboTVHBO MaxYouTube TVFXNowCinemaxPlex

The Invitation is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FXNow. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Invitation worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Invitation rated?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Invitation?

1 h 45 min

The Invitation runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Invitation?

Critics39
Audiences46

Yes. Critics average 39 and audiences 46 out of 100, so both groups see The Invitation much the same way.

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.

What language is The Invitation in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Invitation?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Invitation in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.