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Indecent Proposal (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Indecent Proposal is a 1993 romantic drama directed by Adrian Lyne, starring Robert Redford, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $266.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
34%
worldwide gross
$266.6M
Metascore
45
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Indecent Proposal (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Adrian Lyne
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Indecent Proposal About?

The premise of Indecent Proposal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young architect and his wife, a real estate agent, face financial ruin and risk losing everything they’ve worked for. When their dreams are on the line, a wealthy and enigmatic billionaire makes them a startling proposition: a million dollars in exchange for one night with the wife. This offer forces them to confront difficult choices and test the boundaries of their marriage as they grapple with the implications of this high-stakes gamble.

Indecent Proposal Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • love
  • one night stand
  • marital separation
  • financial crisis
  • attraction
  • indecent proposal
  • money
  • marital reconciliation
  • sexual jealousy
  • wealth
  • billionaire
  • real estate agent
+38 more
  • love triangle
  • husband wife relationship
  • casino
  • las vegas nevada
  • gambling
  • based on novel
  • nonlinear timeline
  • told in flashback
  • limousine
  • class differences
  • moral dilemma
  • charity auction
  • labrador retriever
  • evening dress
  • two headed coin
  • lawyer
  • young couple
  • argument
  • lust
  • dream house
  • teacher
  • regret
  • citizenship class
  • brief female frontal nudity
  • dice
  • bus
  • cuckold
  • hotel room
  • sex scene
  • wager
  • jealousy
  • sexuality
  • yacht
  • female nudity
  • architect
  • two word title
  • economic recession
  • losing a job
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Cast & crew

Indecent Proposal Cast

Robert Redford leads the cast, with Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson. Directed by Adrian Lyne.

From the director

More from Adrian Lyne

More films directed by Adrian Lyne, best-rated first: Fatal Attraction, Jacob's Ladder, Unfaithful and Foxes.

Full filmography
Ratings

Indecent Proposal Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Indecent Proposal 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic.

Plot

Indecent Proposal Plot Summary

What happens in Indecent Proposal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the breathtaking vistas of California, married high school sweethearts David (Robert Redford) and Diana (Demi Moore) Murphy are leading their ideal life. With Diana excelling as a real estate agent and David wholeheartedly investing his passion into crafting their dream home, everything seems perfect. Their aspirations come to life when they buy a stunning beachfront plot in Santa Monica; however, an unexpected economic downturn leaves Diana without clients and David without a job. As their beloved property faces impending repossession, this distraught couple sets off on a desperate quest to Las Vegas, determined to gamble their way to the $50,000 they require to salvage their dream.

Full summary

The whole story of Indecent Proposal, scene by scene

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Box office

Indecent Proposal Box Office

Indecent Proposal grossed $266.6 million worldwide. $106.6 million came from the US and Canada and $160 million (60%) from the rest of the world.

1993 box office

Worldwide gross

$266.6M

US & Canada
$106.6M
International
$160M
US & Canada 40% Rest of the world 60%
Videos

Indecent Proposal Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Indecent Proposal.

Indecent Proposal (1993) Original Trailer [HD]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Indecent Proposal?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the billionaire who proposes to spend a night with Diana?

Cars

Cars in Indecent Proposal

14 cars on screen, including the 1963 Citroën 2CV AZAM and the 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II Touring Limousine.

All 14 cars
  • 1963 Citroën 2CV AZAM in Indecent Proposal 1963 Citroën 2CV AZAM Important role
  • 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II Touring Limousine in Indecent Proposal 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II Touring Limousine Important role
  • Flxible 'New Look' in Indecent Proposal Flxible 'New Look' Minor role
  • 1977 BMW 320i E21 in Indecent Proposal 1977 BMW 320i E21 Background role
Details

Indecent Proposal Also Known As

31 alternative titles, including “Proposition indécente” and “Proposta Indecente”.

Also known as
  • Proposition indécente
  • Proposta Indecente
  • Una proposición indecente
  • Tisztességtelen ajánlat
  • Ανήθικη Πρόταση
  • Propuesta indecente
  • Propuesta indecorosa
  • Una propuesta indecente
  • 不道德的交易
  • ข้อเสนอที่รักนี้มิอาจกั้น
  • Ein unmoralisches Angebot
  • 桃色交易
+19 more
  • Непристойное предложение
  • Et frækt tilbud
  • Ahlaksız Teklif
  • Ett oanständigt förslag
  • Неприлично предложение
  • Propunerea indecentă
  • Niemoralna Propozycja
  • הצעה מגונה
  • Neslušný návrh
  • Una proposició indecent
  • 은밀한 유혹
  • Непристойна пропозиція
  • Nepadorus pasiūlymas
  • Una Propuesta indecorosa
  • Lời Đề Nghị Khiếm Nhã
  • Vain yksi yö, უხამსი წინადადება
  • 幸福の条件
  • Nemoralna ponuda
  • پیشنهاد بی شرمانه

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FAQ

Indecent Proposal FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Indecent Proposal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Indecent Proposal?

Indecent Proposal runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Indecent Proposal released?

Indecent Proposal was released on April 7, 1993.

Who directed Indecent Proposal?

Indecent Proposal was directed by Adrian Lyne.

More films by Adrian Lyne

Who is in the cast of Indecent Proposal?

Indecent Proposal stars Robert Redford, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson.

How much did Indecent Proposal make at the box office?

Indecent Proposal grossed $266.6 million worldwide ($106.6 million domestic, $160 million international).

How is Indecent Proposal rated?

Indecent Proposal has 34% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Indecent Proposal have a post-credit scene?

No. Indecent Proposal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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