The Proposal (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Proposal is a 2009 comedy drama directed by Anne Fletcher, starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $317.4 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Comedy Movie at the Critics' Choice 2010. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Anne Fletcher
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Proposal About?
The premise of The Proposal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Facing deportation to Canada, a meticulous and influential book editor devises a surprising scheme: she announces her engagement to her assistant. To convince immigration officials, they travel to Alaska, where they encounter a close-knit and eccentric family. Amidst the humorous cultural differences and unexpected challenges, Margaret’s rigid control begins to soften, and she starts to discover the warmth and genuine connection she’s been missing.
The Proposal Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alaska
- immigration fraud
- fake marriage
- marriage proposal
- illegal alien
- immigrant
- wedding ceremony
- female nudity
- upskirt
- title directed by female
- new york city
- resentment toward boss
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- father son relationship
- fish out of water
- scantily clad female
- workplace romance
- manipulative woman
- using others
- love
- interrogatory
- marriage of convenience
- feel good romance
- male rear nudity
- sitka alaska
- grandmother
- interview
- travel
- proposal
- ex girlfriend
- stripper
- kissing in public
- threat of deportation
- air control tower
- flight
- seaplane
- ferry
- wedding dress
- immigration agent
- wet clothes
- man overboard
- family heirloom
- coin operated computer
- imac
- internet cafe
- dancing
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- mother son relationship
- male stripper
- dog
- eagle
Where to Watch The Proposal
Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Proposal Cast
Sandra Bullock leads the cast, with Ryan Reynolds. Directed by Anne Fletcher.
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Director Anne Fletcher
The Proposal Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Proposal 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 38%
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 72% User score
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The Proposal Plot Summary
What happens in The 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
Margaret Tate, portrayed by Sandra Bullock, is a Canadian editor-in-chief at a prestigious book publishing company in New York City. Regarded as a demanding and often disliked figure among her staff due to her assertive nature, she finds herself in hot water after firing a fellow editor named Bob for allegedly failing to secure a crucial interview with Oprah. However, Bob confronts her publicly, accusing her of being a “poisonous personality” and suggesting that her isolationist tendencies will lead to her ultimate loneliness.
Full summary
The whole story of The Proposal, scene by scene
The Proposal Box Office & Budget
The Proposal grossed $317.4 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 7.9 times what it cost. $164 million came from the US and Canada and $153.4 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$317.4M
7.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $164M
- International
- $153.4M
- Budget
- $40M
The Proposal Awards & Nominations
The Proposal earned 3 award nominations, including Best Comedy Movie at the Critics' Choice 2010. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Comedy Movie
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Artios Awards 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Comedy
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Golden Globes 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Sandra Bullock
The Proposal Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Andrew Asks Margaret: "Marry Me"
How Well Do You Know The 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 profession of Margaret Tate?
Cars in The Proposal
14 cars on screen, including the 1978 Chevrolet C-30 and the 2008 Cadillac CTS.
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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Background role
The Proposal Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “爱情限时签” and “求婚的恶魔”.
- Also known as
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- 爱情限时签
- 求婚的恶魔
- La propuesta
- Piršlybos
- A Proposta
- Пропозиція
- 프로포즈
- La Proposition
- 求婚女魔头
- Selbst ist die Braut
- Ricatto d'amore
- Teklif
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- Návrh
- Предложение
- La proposición
- 假结婚
- Nász-ajánlat
- Narzeczony mimo woli
- ลุ้นวิวาห์รักฟ้าแลบ
- Η Πρόταση
- Предложението
- ההצעה
- Vrei să te însori cu mine?
- あなたは私の婿になる
- Odottamaton ehdotus
- Освідчення
- Веридба
- 愛情限時簽, წინადადება
- Lời Cầu Hôn
- خواستگاری
- 求婚的惡魔
- Prisila na brak
- طلب زواج
- Bildinājums
- La proposta
- Ettepanek
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The Proposal FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of The Proposal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Proposal?
The Proposal runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Proposal released?
The Proposal was released on June 19, 2009.
Who directed The Proposal?
The Proposal was directed by Anne Fletcher.
More films by Anne Fletcher Who is in the cast of The Proposal?
The Proposal stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.
Where can I watch The Proposal?
In the US, The Proposal is streaming on YouTube TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Proposal make at the box office?
The Proposal grossed $317.4 million worldwide ($164 million domestic, $153.4 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is The Proposal rated?
The Proposal has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Was The Proposal nominated for any awards?
The Proposal received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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