Movie

Invitation

“The Story of a Borrowed Love!”

★ 6.7(7)19521h 24m

Invitation is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Invitation

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Gottfried Reinhardt
Release date: 1952-01-29
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About Invitation

Invitation is a 1952 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Gottfried Reinhardt, starring Van Johnson, Dorothy McGuire and Ruth Roman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Invitation in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A rich man buys a husband for his dying daughter and she finds out.

Cast

Van Johnson

Dan Pierce

Dorothy McGuire

Ellen Pierce

Ruth Roman

Maud Redwick

Louis Calhern

Simon Bowker

Ray Collins

Warren Pritchard

Michael Chekhov

Dr. Fromm

Lisa Golm

Agnes

Diane Cassidy

Molly Eaton

Stapleton Kent

Gardener

Barbara Ruick

Sarah

Norman Field

Arthur

Matt Moore

Paul

Themes & keywords

beautyone-sided lovemarriage contractromantic rivalryconnecticutflashbackmarriage for moneyheart conditionbody imageaspiring architectself deprecationmeddling fatherfather daughter relationshipthe viral fevermelodrama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Invitation in Canada?+

In Canada, Invitation is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Invitation on Netflix?+

Invitation is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Invitation?+

Invitation has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Invitation?+

Invitation stars Van Johnson, Dorothy McGuire, Ruth Roman, Louis Calhern and Ray Collins.

When did Invitation come out?+

Invitation is a 1952 movie directed by Gottfried Reinhardt.

What genre is Invitation?+

Invitation is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Invitation?+

Invitation was directed by Gottfried Reinhardt.