The Invite
Seen it?2026 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.2 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
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?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$56 million worldwide on a $12 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 2.2 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Olivia Wilde
- Olivia WildeAngela
- Seth RogenJoe
- Penélope CruzPiña
- Edward NortonHawk