Join The Invite at Duke of York's
A dinner party with unexpected twists and turns is coming to Brighton's Duke of York's Picturehouse. Olivia Wilde's latest film, The Invite, is a sophisticated farce that explores deeply repressed emotions and unexplored sexuality.
Dir: Olivia Wilde
Cast: Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton
107 mins · 2026 · United States of America · Cert 15 · English, Spanish, French
IMDb 7.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 82/100 · TMDB 7.2/10 · Trakt 76%
Awards: 2 wins & 8 nominations total
The evening starts like any other, with a couple inviting their neighbours over for cocktails, but it quickly spirals into a night of unexpected twists and turns, revealing deeply repressed emotions and unexplored sexuality. What kind of film is The Invite? The Invite is a 2026 American comedy-drama film, directed by Olivia Wilde, with a runtime of 107 minutes, and a certificate of 15 for very strong language, strong sex references, and drug misuse. The film features an ensemble cast, including Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton.
How was the film received? The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82/100 on Metacritic, 7.5/10 on IMDb, 7.2/10 on TMDB, and 76% on Trakt, as well as winning 2 awards and receiving 8 nominations.
What's special about this screening? On Tuesday, 15 December 2026, The Invite will be screened at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton, and tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
poeticat · 10/10
"Don't be rude, touch her b00bs Joe." 😭 I nearly died of laughter. My stomach hurt. The whole cinema erupted every 5 seconds; peak communal joy. The comedic timing was immaculate, the score never missed a beat, and the casting was just perfect. Everyone understood the assignment. The story itself was raw, and though some aspects were exaggerated for comedic effect, it never lost its heart and sentiment. There's just so much to unpack in The…
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imiloali · 10/10
u really don’t need 20 locations to make a good movie lolll yeah this felt so realllll. i loved how messy everyone was bc thats what people are actually like no bad guys, no good guys. the film trusts the audience to sit with uncomfortable, imperfect people instead of forcing a plot line. the scene after the free therapy session somehow perfectly summed up the entire night after all that honesty and awkwardness, there was nothing left to say. it…
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Traktorama · 4/10
There is very little depth here. The characters each have one single dimension with the one matching emotion to carry throughout the movie. There's no nuance in the relationships either; one's happy, balanced, sexual and the other is miserable, sexless, out of kilter. Repeat the same thing for 90 minutes, throw in some predictable revelations that only go towards supporting what has already been shown. Oh and they talk, talk, talk, talk, talk,…
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eddief24@hotmail.com · 1/10
Perhaps the most annoying start to a film I’ve ever watched. I can watch most things with Seth Rogan, but that laugh for me is nails down a blackboard. The next following 30 minutes became so exhausting to listen to I switched it off for 5 minutes. On continuing, the neighbours came round and it’s clear to see they are different. I love Ed Norton, but my god, that smug grin he has, like he’s completed life. Wilde and Cruz were the only two of…
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fasterfilmcritic · 7/10
The Invite is a marriage comedy that's as uncomfortable as it is funny. Its characters are wonderfully written and perfectly cast. The confined setting occasionally makes scenes feel repetitive, but the dialogue keeps the story engaging. It explores heavier themes than expected, yet it remains fun, thoughtful, and entertaining.
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KelvinCrag · 2/10
That movie was a complete waste of my time.
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jarvis-17157707
Yeah it’s my mistake for watching an Olivia Wilde movie in the first place
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Temptershell · 8/10
I went into this film without high expectations and ended up absolutely loving it. It is funny, emotional, tense, and unpredictable from beginning to end. Seth Rogen is truly excellent here, showcasing brilliant comedic timing, while Penélope Cruz is incredibly charismatic and magnetic – I absolutely loved her in this role. The entire cast, the sharp humor, the atmospheric score, and the satisfying ending all work perfectly together. I already…
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