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The Proposal

2009Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

57

DecentGoodWatch score

57

DecentGoodWatch score

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Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

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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Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Directed by: Anne Fletcher
Written by: Peter Chiarelli
Produced by: David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
Music by: Aaron Zigman

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June 2, 2009 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released: June 2, 2009
Runtime: 1 h 48 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $40 million
Box office: $317 million
Available in: 101 countries

Tropes

I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, Naked People Are Funny, Cool Old Lady +9

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Proposal?"

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Where can I stream The Proposal?

In the United States, The Proposal streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 78 other countries.

Is The Proposal worth watching?

57

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is The Proposal okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Proposal good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Proposal make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Was The Proposal a box office hit?

Budget$40 million

Box office$317 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $317 million worldwide, 7.9 times its budget.

What tropes does The Proposal use?

I Want My Beloved to Be HappyNaked People Are FunnyCool Old LadyHigh-Powered Career WomanTranquil Fury"Well Done, Son" GuyBelligerent Sexual TensionYounger Than He LooksHollywood Heart AttackFunny Background EventIronyThe Illegaland 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, Naked People Are Funny, and Cool Old Lady.