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The Invite
Drama · Comedy · 2026
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.
Movie details
The Invite
“It'll be fun.”
2026 Drama · Comedy 1h 47m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.8 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Invite?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Olivia Wilde
Written by
Rashida Jones · Will McCormack
Olivia Wilde
Angela
Seth Rogen
Joe
Penélope Cruz
Pina
Edward Norton
Hawk
Skip Howland
Doorman (uncredited)
Mel Powell
Bartender (uncredited)
Rachel Thurow
Subway Goer (uncredited)
Court is in session
Put The Invite on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.