---
title: "The Invisible Guest"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-invisible-guest-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 411088
imdb_id: "tt4857264"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 5047
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Invisible Guest (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-invisible-guest-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Invisible Guest, also known by its original Spanish title Contratiempo, is a 2016 mystery thriller film directed and co-written by Oriol Paulo. The story is set in Barcelona, Spain, and follows Adrián Doria, a young and successful businessman who finds himself accused of murder. The plot centers on a critical meeting between Doria and Virginia Goodman, an expert interrogation lawyer, as they work together over the course of one night to devise a defense strategy. The narrative explores the events surrounding a situation in which a man wakes up in a hotel room locked from the inside with the dead body of his lover nearby. The film features performances by Mario Casas, Bárbara Lennie, José Coronado, and Ana Wagener. Released in Spain on January 6, 2017, the production received mostly positive reviews from critics. It achieved commercial success, grossing 31.2 million dollars globally, with significant popularity in the international market of China. The film is categorized as a drama, mystery, and thriller with a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A successful businessman accused of murder consults an expert lawyer to prepare his defense strategy."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- focused dialogue

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited setting
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of crime and legal investigation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, tense, mysterious, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Oriol Paulo
- **Networks / Studios**: Think Studio, Nostromo Pictures, Colosé Producciones

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The film is set in Barcelona, Spain.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story centers on Adrián Doria, a young and successful businessman.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Adrián Doria is accused of murder and must develop a defense strategy.

### Q: Who is Virginia Goodman?
She is an expert interrogation lawyer.

### Q: What is the primary activity in the film?
The film focuses on a meeting between a client and his lawyer to devise a defense.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Invisible Guest — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/411088)
- [The Invisible Guest - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Invisible_Guest)
- [The Invisible Guest (2017) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/411088-contratiempo/cast)
- [The Invisible Guest - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/The_Invisible_Guest)
- [The Invisible Guest (2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4857264/)
- [The Invisible Guest (2016) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-invisible-guest/credits)

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