The Invitation (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2003, The Invitation is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Pat Bermel, running about 85 minutes. “Regrets only.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an author invites his friends to his home on a private island, the guests realize they've been poisoned at dinner. The only way to receive the antidote from their twisted host will be to confess to all the lies they've ever told.
Who’s in it. The Invitation stars Lance Henriksen as Roland Levy, Christopher Shyer as Joel Gellman, Stellina Rusich as Liza Harris and Stefanie von Pfetten as Anne Prescott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Invitation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 (2003)?
- In US, The Invitation is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invitation?
- The Invitation stars Lance Henriksen, Christopher Shyer, Stellina Rusich, Stefanie von Pfetten and David Livingstone.
- When was The Invitation released?
- The Invitation was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.