Griff the Invisible

Griff is an ordinary office worker by day and a self styled superhero by night, living inside a mind full of impossible feats. His orderly world shifts when he meets Melody, a young scientist who shares his fascination with the improbable. As their bond grows, Griff's fantasy life starts spilling into everyday moments, bringing humor, doubt, and a strange kind of bravery into their relationship. The romance unfolds with a dash of whimsy and a wry, deadpan tone, contrasting mundane routines with bursts of surreal color. The film uses this mismatch to question what really makes someone courageous or worthy of love. Its sly humor and dreamlike sequences invite viewers to smile at themselves, staying grounded in reality.

Griff the Invisible is a 2011 Australian romantic fantasy comedy directed by Leon Ford and Matthew Dabner. Written by Ford and Dabner, the film is based on an original screenplay, blending urban life with whimsy and a touch of aspiration.

Box office figures for Griff the Invisible are not widely reported; as a modest Australian indie release, it attracted a small, devoted audience and had limited international box office impact, mostly confined to festival showings and select art house cinemas worldwide during its run.

The film did not receive major nominations at the big awards shows, but it earned appreciation on the festival circuit for its offbeat premise and intimate performances. Critics highlighted the chemistry between Kwanten and Dermody, and pointed to its stylized direction as a welcome break from mainstream comedy.

Critics responded to Griff the Invisible's quirky mix of romance and fantasy, praising Ryan Kwanten's offbeat turn and Maeve Dermody's grounded counterpoint. The film leans into themes of companionship and self acceptance, weighing the pull of imagination against ordinary life, and asking whether love lets us redefine who we are.