The Invitation (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1973, The Invitation is a comedy film directed by Claude Goretta, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After the death of his mother, middle-aged insurance employee inherits her small cottage surrounded by a garden. Selling the cottage which is situated on unexploited ground near the center of a big city makes him a rich man and he buys a big house in the countryside. He takes some time off and decides to throw a big garden party at the house and invite all his colleagues from the office. Aided by alcohol, the guests gradually lose all their inhibitions and reveal personality traits and frustrations that they normally keep hidden. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki
Who’s in it. The Invitation stars Jean-Luc Bideau as Maurice, François Simon as Emile, Jean Champion as Alfred and Corinne Coderey as Simone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Invitation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invitation (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Invitation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Invitation worth watching?
- The Invitation holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invitation?
- The Invitation stars Jean-Luc Bideau, François Simon, Jean Champion, Corinne Coderey and Neige Dolsky.
- When was The Invitation released?
- The Invitation was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.