The Wedding Guest (2018 film)

The Wedding Guest is a 2018 British-American action thriller film written and directed by Michael Winterbottom. The film stars Dev Patel, Radhika Apte, and Jim Sarbh.

The film follows Jay (Dev Patel), a British-Asian man who travels from London to Pakistan to attend a wedding. However, his intentions are not what they seem, and he becomes embroiled in a kidnapping plot. The story then unfolds across Pakistan and India as Jay navigates dangerous situations and shifting alliances.

The plot focuses on identity, betrayal, and the complexities of cross-border relationships. Jay's motives are often ambiguous, and the film explores themes of moral ambiguity and the challenges of trust. The narrative is characterized by unexpected twists and turns, keeping the audience guessing about Jay's true agenda.

The Wedding Guest premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2018 and was released in the United States in March 2019.