

The Proposal
“Here comes the bribe...”
When she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her.
Where to watch The Proposal in United States
Click a service to open The Proposal there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is The Proposal streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Starz Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus, Tivify | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Proposal
The Proposal is a 2009 English-language comedy, romance and drama film directed by Anne Fletcher. The cast is led by Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Åkerman. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 7600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Proposal was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Mandeville Films, and Kurtzman/Orci and made in United States of America. It was released on June 2, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $317 million worldwide.
- Director
- Anne Fletcher
- Writers
- Peter Chiarelli
- Release date
- June 2, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $317 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Mandeville Films, Kurtzman/Orci
The Proposal cast & crew
The Proposal was directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Peter Chiarelli.
The cast features Sandra Bullock as Margaret Tate, Ryan Reynolds as Andrew Paxton, Malin Åkerman as Gertrude, Craig T. Nelson as Joe Paxton, Mary Steenburgen as Grace Paxton, and Betty White as Grandma Annie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Aaron Zigman, cinematography is by Oliver Stapleton, and it was produced by Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman.
Is The Proposal worth watching?
The Proposal holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 7,563 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, romance, and drama, The Proposal is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Proposal
In United States, you can stream The Proposal on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Proposal

Sandra Bullock
Margaret Tate

Ryan Reynolds
Andrew Paxton

Malin Åkerman
Gertrude

Craig T. Nelson
Joe Paxton

Mary Steenburgen
Grace Paxton

Betty White
Grandma Annie

Denis O'Hare
Mr. Gilbertson

Oscar Nuñez
Ramone

Aasif Mandvi
Bob Spaulding

Michael Nouri
Chairman Bergen

Gregg Edelman
Lead Counsel Malloy

Michael Mosley
Chuck
The Proposal — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Proposal in United States?
The Proposal is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Proposal on Netflix?
Yes — The Proposal is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Proposal in?
The Proposal is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Proposal?
The Proposal runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is The Proposal rated?
The Proposal is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 7,563 ratings.











