The Proposition
“This land will be civilized.”
In 1880s Australia, a lawman offers renegade Charlie Burns a difficult choice. In order to save his younger brother from the gallows, Charlie must hunt down and kill his older brother, who is wanted for rape and murder. Venturing into one of the Outback's most inhospitable regions, Charlie faces a terrible moral dilemma that can end only in violence.
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Where is The Proposition streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
About The Proposition
The Proposition is a 2005 English-language western film directed by John Hillcoat. The cast is led by Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW.
The Proposition was produced by UK Film Council, Surefire Film Productions, and Autonomous and made in Australia and United Kingdom. It was released on October 6, 2005, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Hillcoat
- Writers
- Nick Cave
- Release date
- October 6, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- UK Film Council, Surefire Film Productions, Autonomous
The Proposition cast & crew
The Proposition was directed by John Hillcoat and written by Nick Cave.
The cast features Guy Pearce as Charlie Burns, Ray Winstone as Captain Morris Stanley, Danny Huston as Arthur Burns, Emily Watson as Martha Stanley, David Wenham as Eden Fletcher, and Richard Wilson as Mike Burns.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Warren Ellis, cinematography is by Benoît Delhomme, and it was produced by Jackie O'Sullivan and Michael Henry.
Is The Proposition worth watching?
The Proposition holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 714 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, The Proposition is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Proposition
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Cast of The Proposition
Guy Pearce
Charlie Burns
Ray Winstone
Captain Morris Stanley
Danny Huston
Arthur Burns
Emily Watson
Martha Stanley
David Wenham
Eden Fletcher
Richard Wilson
Mike Burns
John Hurt
Jellon Lamb
Noah Taylor
Brian O'Leary
Robert Morgan
Sergeant Lawrence
Jeremy Madrona
Asian Prostitute
Jae Mamuyac
Asian Prostitute
Mick Roughan
Mad Jack Bradshaw
The Proposition — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Proposition in United States?
The Proposition is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Fandango at Home Free in United States.
▸Is The Proposition on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Proposition is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Proposition in?
The Proposition is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Proposition?
The Proposition runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Proposition rated?
The Proposition is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 714 ratings.
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