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The Invite

2026Movie1 h 47 minR

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic827.1Rotten Tomatoes96%81%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic827.1Rotten Tomatoes96%81%

Summary

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?

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Olivia Wilde
Written by
Rashida Jones, Will McCormack
Produced by
Megan Ellison, Ben Browning, David Permut
Music by
Devonté Hynes

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Facts

June 25, 2026 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
June 25, 2026
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Nudity
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, French
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$56 million
Available in
29 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about The Invite

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Where can I stream The Invite?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Invite streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Invite worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Will The Invite make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Is The Invite good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was The Invite a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$56 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $56 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.