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The Invite

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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?
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Perversely funny while giving its quartet of fine actors some of their best material yet, The Invite is a sophisticated farce that reaffirms Olivia Wilde as one of the most exciting filmmakers working today.

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An intelligent and incisive look at evolving relationships, The Invite pairs a sharp script with an exceptional ensemble, making this gathering one you won’t want to miss.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator Jul 16
If there is more pleasure to be had than watching great actors behaving badly, I would genuinely wish to know about it. Go to Full Review
Coleman Spilde Salon.com Jul 16
The Invite beautifully conveys that, no matter how open we might be -- or, crucially, believe we might be -- there will be barriers that arise, ones that must be dealt with instead of hidden behind. Go to Full Review
Max Weiss Baltimore Magazine Jul 15
3.5/4
The Invite feels like a throwback to the grown up films of the ’70s and early ’80s. What an absolute pleasure. Grownups are back, baby! Go to Full Review
Stephen Porzio joe.ie 2h
Jones and McCormack's screenplay, brimming with clever one-liners, presents four very distinct yet recognisable characters, each with their own unique wants and motives, and has great fun setting them against each other and watching the sparks fly. Go to Full Review
Lisa Laman Land of the Nerds 4d
Love can be "many-splendored." It can be torturous. In this movie, it’s often hilarious more than anything else. Go to Full Review
Sammie Purcell Rough Draft Atlanta 5d
["The Invite" is] a chamber piece about what happens when you let resentments fester instead of treating them, and how the only person you have to blame is yourself. Go to Full Review
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Greg B 1h I think A24 is becoming the best studio for films that make you think and are extremely entertaining. The Invite made me laugh out loud, cringe on some of the topics, and even teared up a bit. All the emotions you want in a film. The acting by all 4 was unbelievable! Not one to take g’ma too unless she enjoys movies with a lot of sex talk. Doesn’t need to be seen on the big screen but the perfect film to go to the movies! See more Crystal H 21h Not at all what I was expecting not in the good way See more Phil N 1d Funniest movie of the year. I was laughing my —- off the whole time. Cast is excellent. Seth Rogan is my new fav (mainly due to The Studio) and he’s been on a tear. I didn’t used to like him but he’s had a string of best ofs recently. And Olivia Wilde as director and star was also fantastic. Ed Norton and Penelope Cruz also great. Good chemistry. This movie proves you don’t need AI and CGI ir big sets to make an extraordinary movie. Well done y’all. See more Randy 1d Great cast and movie!! See more Scott 3d not quite what I thought it would be. there was some dark humor and relateable situations. the story draws upon the stress, tension and disillusions of relationships and growing older. See more Belle 3d The Invite is much more than a film about open relationships. Beneath its provocative premise, it’s a thoughtful exploration of intimacy, honesty, and the emotional distance that can quietly grow between people. With only four characters and a single dinner setting, the film creates remarkable dramatic tension through sharp dialogue and layered performances. Each conversation gradually peels back the characters’ insecurities, desires, and unspoken frustrations, making the story feel surprisingly rich despite its minimal cast. One of my favorite elements is the recurring motif of windows. They beautifully symbolize relationships—you can see the other person clearly, yet still be separated by an invisible barrier. It’s a subtle but powerful metaphor that runs throughout the film. The ending also stayed with me. The line “It’s over.” carries multiple meanings, and the final shot through the window toward the music studio, where the couple plays the piano together, recalls the beginning of their relationship without offering a definitive conclusion. Rather than telling us whether they’ll stay together, the film asks a more meaningful question: after all the pretenses are stripped away, what remains between two people? It’s a film that seems to be about sex, but is really about human connection. If you enjoy dialogue-driven relationship dramas that leave you thinking long after the credits roll, The Invite is definitely worth watching. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis 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?
Director
Olivia Wilde
Producer
David Permut, Ben Browning, Megan Ellison
Screenwriter
Will McCormack, Rashida Jones
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Annapurna Pictures, FilmNation Entertainment, Permut Presentations
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 10, 2026, Wide
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)