The Invisible Guest (2017)

Kernel Score: 88% · 4,890 ratings

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Released: 2017-01-06

Runtime: 107 minutes

Is The Invisible Guest worth watching?

Must-watch. A businessman accused of murder meets a lawyer for one night to build his defense, and the story keeps rearranging itself. It's a twisty Spanish thriller that rewards attention, and viewers love it.

Watch it if you

  • like puzzle thrillers with big twists
  • enjoy courtroom-style mysteries
  • don't mind subtitles

Skip it if you

  • dislike twist-heavy plots
  • want action over talk

Best for: Solo night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Invisible Guest

  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Barcelona, Spain. Adrián Doria, a young and successful businessman accused of murder, meets one night with Virginia Goodman, an expert interrogation lawyer, in order to devise a defense strategy.

The Invisible Guest parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that The Invisible Guest is a Spanish psychological thriller centered on a murder accusation, manipulation, and hidden motives.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a murder investigation and death of a character, with tense, non-graphic references to violence.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: A little — A manipulative extramarital affair is a plot driver, though not shown explicitly.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like The Invisible Guest

If you liked The Invisible Guest, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) — 88%: Spanish-language mystery with a patient, satisfying payoff.
  • Gone Girl (2014) — 90%: Twisty thriller about a crime and what's being hidden.
  • Shutter Island (2010) — 91%: Psychological mystery where the truth keeps shifting.
  • The Sixth Sense (1999) — 89%: Mystery with a famously satisfying twist.
  • L.A. Confidential (1997) — 89%: Layered crime story full of secrets and double-dealing.
  • Mirage (2018) — 86%: Mystery thriller connecting two timelines.

Director

Oriol Paulo

Cast

  • Mario Casas as Adrián Doria
  • Ana Wagener as Elvira
  • Jose Coronado as Tomás Garrido
  • Bárbara Lennie as Laura Vidal
  • Francesc Orella as Félix Leiva
  • Paco Tous as Driver
  • David Selvas as Bruno
  • Iñigo Gastesi as Daniel Garrido
  • San Yélamos as Sonia
  • Manel Dueso as Police Inspector Millán

The Invisible Guest FAQ

Is The Invisible Guest worth watching?

Must-watch. A businessman accused of murder meets a lawyer for one night to build his defense, and the story keeps rearranging itself. It's a twisty Spanish thriller that rewards attention, and viewers love it.

Where can I watch The Invisible Guest?

In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Invisible Guest OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Invisible Guest is a Spanish psychological thriller centered on a murder accusation, manipulation, and hidden motives.

What movies are like The Invisible Guest?

If you liked The Invisible Guest, try The Secret in Their Eyes, Gone Girl, Shutter Island and The Sixth Sense.