The Invitation (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, The Invitation is a thriller and horror film directed by Karyn Kusama, running about 100 minutes. “There is nothing to be afraid of.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Will and his new girlfriend Kira are invited to a dinner with old friends at the house of Will’s ex Eden and her new partner David. Although the evening appears to be relaxed, Will soon gets a creeping suspicion that their charming host David is up to something.
Who’s in it. The Invitation stars Logan Marshall-Green as Will, Tammy Blanchard as Eden, John Carroll Lynch as Pruitt and Michiel Huisman as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Invitation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $354.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Invitation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invitation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invitation (2016)?
- In US, The Invitation is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus and ARROW, and 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 The Invitation worth watching?
- The Invitation holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invitation?
- The Invitation stars Logan Marshall-Green, Tammy Blanchard, John Carroll Lynch, Michiel Huisman and Lindsay Burdge.
- When was The Invitation released?
- The Invitation was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.