The Proposition (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Proposition is a 2006 drama western directed by John Hillcoat, starring Ray Winstone and Guy Pearce. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- John Hillcoat
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Look International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Proposition About?
The premise of The Proposition without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1880s Australia, a ruthless lawman presents Charlie Burns with a terrible ultimatum: betray his older brother, a dangerous outlaw wanted for brutal crimes, to save his younger sibling from a horrific fate. Journeying into the harsh Outback, Charlie faces a profound moral crisis, forcing him to confront the brutal realities of justice and the inescapable cycle of violence and retribution.
The Proposition Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gang
- outlaw
- bare chested male
- murder of a family
- shackled
- locked in a stokckade
- hideout
- aborigine
- whipping
- teenage boy
- massacre
- foreboding
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- execution
- dead body
- home invasion
- the outback australia
- racism
- shot to death
- shot in the head
- rape
- sun shining through bullet hole in wall
- surprise attack
- pistol whipped
- nose bleed
- grave marked with a cross
- gig carriage
- deadline
- horse drawn prison wagon
- cavalry
- throwing a rock at someone
- woman fainting
- blood spattered face
- dead body on display
- drunken man
- sleeping in the open
- riding at a gallop
- translation
- discovering a dead body
- impaled by a spear
- woman in a bath
- reciprocity killing
- 100 lashes
- male singer
- hog tied
- pulled by the hair
- watching a sunset
- rose garden
- double barreled shotgun
- ruse
- rock grave
Where to Watch The Proposition
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Proposition Cast
Ray Winstone leads the cast, with Guy Pearce. Directed by John Hillcoat.
- Director John Hillcoat
The Proposition Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Proposition 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 70% User score
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The Proposition Plot Summary
What happens in The Proposition from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set against the rugged backdrop of the Australian outback in the 1880s, this gripping film unfolds the tragic aftermath of the Hopkins family’s gruesome rape and murder, an atrocity attributed to the notorious Burns brothers gang. The story kicks off in a brothel, where a chaotic shootout erupts between the police and Charlie Burns alongside his gang. The violence culminates in the obliteration of all gang members, leaving only Charlie and his younger sibling, Mikey.
Full summary
The whole story of The Proposition, scene by scene
The Proposition Box Office
The Proposition grossed $5 million worldwide. $1.9 million came from the US and Canada and $3.1 million (62%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5M
- US & Canada
- $1.9M
- International
- $3.1M
The Proposition Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer The Proposition (2005) Trailer
- Featurette Mark Kermode reviews The Proposition (2006) | BFI Player
- Featurette Ray Winstone, Emily Watson and Guy Pearce on The Proposition | BFI Q&A
How Well Do You Know The Proposition?
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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Who plays the character Charlie Burns in 'The Proposition'?
The Proposition Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Az ajánlat” and “A Proposta”.
- Also known as
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- Az ajánlat
- A Proposta
- 프로포지션
- Escolha Mortal
- The Proposition - Tödliches Angebot
- La proposta
- Предложение
- 关键协议
- La propuesta
- Kanlı Teklif
- Παράνομη Δικαιοσύνη
- Propunerea
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- ההצעה
- Propozycja
- Sandėris
- 프로퍼지션
- プロポジション 血の誓約
- Đánh Đổi Tự Do
- 生死關頭
- Пропозиція
- Propuesta de muerte
- เดนเมืองดิบ
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The Proposition FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Proposition, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Proposition?
The Proposition runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Proposition released?
The Proposition was released on May 5, 2006.
Who directed The Proposition?
The Proposition was directed by John Hillcoat.
More films by John Hillcoat Who is in the cast of The Proposition?
The Proposition stars Ray Winstone and Guy Pearce.
Where can I watch The Proposition?
In the US, The Proposition is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Proposition make at the box office?
The Proposition grossed $5 million worldwide ($1.9 million domestic, $3.1 million international).
How is The Proposition rated?
The Proposition has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 73 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does The Proposition have a post-credit scene?
No. The Proposition has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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