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The Invite

It'll be fun.

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?

Directed by
Olivia Wilde
Release
June 25, 2026
Runtime
107 minutes
TMDB
7.7 / 10
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Official score distribution

Below 50
5–6.90
7–7.90
8–8.90
9–100

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01Emotional Impact25%

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02Characters & Dialogue20%

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03Narrative & Execution20%

Story coherence, pacing, structure, ambition, and how successfully the film realizes its narrative.

04Visuals & Production Design10%

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05Sound Design & Score10%

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06Artistic Vision15%

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Principal cast

Seth Rogen as Joe · Olivia Wilde as Angela · Penélope Cruz as Pina · Edward Norton as Hawk · Skip Howland as Doorman (uncredited) · Mel Powell as Bartender (uncredited) · Rachel Thurow as Subway Goer (uncredited) · Mario Valdez as Subway Goer (uncredited)