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The Proposal

2009·Movie·PG-13·108 min·7.2(7,563)

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.

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Where to watch The Proposal in United States

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Where is The Proposal streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaJioHotstarGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaDisney Plus, Starz Amazon ChannelGoogle Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube
AustraliaDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
SpainDisney Plus, TivifyRakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilDisney Plus
JapanDisney PlusAmazon 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
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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

Sandra Bullock

Margaret Tate

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Andrew Paxton

Malin Åkerman

Malin Åkerman

Gertrude

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

Joe Paxton

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Grace Paxton

Betty White

Betty White

Grandma Annie

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Mr. Gilbertson

Oscar Nuñez

Oscar Nuñez

Ramone

Aasif Mandvi

Aasif Mandvi

Bob Spaulding

Michael Nouri

Michael Nouri

Chairman Bergen

Gregg Edelman

Gregg Edelman

Lead Counsel Malloy

Michael Mosley

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.

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