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Divorce Invitation (2012): Cast & Plot

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Divorce Invitation is a 2012 romantic comedy directed by S.V. Krishna Reddy, starring Jonathan Bennett as Mike Christian, Nadia Bjorlin and Elliott Gould. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.

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Divorce Invitation (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Divorce Invitation About?

The premise of Divorce Invitation without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Mike Christian, a man enjoying a happy marriage, unexpectedly reconnects with his high school sweetheart, Alex. Despite his existing life, he finds himself drawn to Alex, believing she might be his true soulmate. However, a significant obstacle stands in his way: a strict pre-nuptial agreement that prevents him from ending his current marriage, leading to a complicated situation.

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Cast & crew

Divorce Invitation Cast & Characters

Jonathan Bennett leads the cast as Mike Christian, with Nadia Bjorlin as Alex and Elliott Gould as Paul Lipnick. Directed by S.V. Krishna Reddy; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from S.V. Krishna Reddy

More films directed by S.V. Krishna Reddy: Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu, Maayajaalam, Hungama and Athade Oka Sainyam.

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Plot

Divorce Invitation Plot Summary

What happens in Divorce Invitation from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mike Christian [Jonathan Bennett] falls in love with a Jewish girl, Dylan Lipnick [Jamie-Lynn Sigler], and their relationship begins under the shadow of family expectations. Dylan’s grandparents and parents initially disapprove, but after Mike converts to Judaism, their union earns tentative approval. Dylan’s own history—her parents’ messy divorce— weighs heavily on her, so she drafts a long prenup that Mike signs without reading. The couple honeymoon together, then return to the home the grandparents purchased for them, stepping into a life shaped by tradition, compromise, and the promise of a shared future.

Full summary

The whole story of Divorce Invitation, scene by scene

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Videos

Divorce Invitation Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Divorce Invitation.

Divorce Invitation Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Divorce Invitation?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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To win tentative approval from Dylan's family, what major step does Mike take before their marriage?

Cars

Cars in Divorce Invitation

9 cars on screen, including the 2004 Toyota Prius II and the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Typ 1C.

All 9 cars
  • 2004 Toyota Prius II in Divorce Invitation 2004 Toyota Prius II Important role
  • 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Typ 1C in Divorce Invitation 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Typ 1C Important role
  • 1999 Ford Crown Victoria in Divorce Invitation 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • International Harvester Scout in Divorce Invitation International Harvester Scout Minor role
Details

Divorce Invitation Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “The Big Divorce” and “Le Grand Divorce”.

Also known as
  • The Big Divorce
  • Le Grand Divorce
  • Zaproszenie na rozwód
  • Eine Scheidung zum Verlieben
  • Invitație la divorț
  • Um Convite de Divórcio
  • הזמנה לגירושין
  • Покана за развод
  • Invitación de divorcio
  • Divorzio d'amore
  • Приглашение к разводу
  • 离婚邀请
+2 more
  • 디보스 인비테이션
  • Запрошення на розлучення

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FAQ

Divorce Invitation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Divorce Invitation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Divorce Invitation?

Divorce Invitation runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Divorce Invitation released?

Divorce Invitation was released on November 14, 2012.

Who directed Divorce Invitation?

Divorce Invitation was directed by S.V. Krishna Reddy.

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Who is in the cast of Divorce Invitation?

Divorce Invitation stars Jonathan Bennett as Mike Christian, Nadia Bjorlin as Alex and Elliott Gould as Paul Lipnick, among 19 credited actors.

Does Divorce Invitation have a post-credit scene?

No. Divorce Invitation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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