Invitation (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1952, Invitation is a drama and romance film directed by Gottfried Reinhardt, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A rich man buys a husband for his dying daughter and she finds out.
Who’s in it. Invitation stars Van Johnson as Dan Pierce, Dorothy McGuire as Ellen Pierce, Ruth Roman as Maud Redwick and Louis Calhern as Simon Bowker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Invitation has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invitation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invitation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Invitation (1952)?
- In US, Invitation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Invitation worth watching?
- Invitation holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Invitation?
- Invitation stars Van Johnson, Dorothy McGuire, Ruth Roman, Louis Calhern and Ray Collins.
- When was Invitation released?
- Invitation was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.