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The Proposition

1996·Movie
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, family, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

He took her honor. She won their freedom.

In early 19th century Wales, Catherine Morgan, a widow with two daughters, must endure the bumpy road to a distant market in order to sell her cattle to save her farm and family.
Welsh Historical DramaFamily StruggleEconomic Hardship19th CenturyMelancholySocial CommentaryStrong Female LeadSlow Burn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Proposition legally?

The Proposition is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Proposition worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Proposition rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

What language is The Proposition in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Proposition?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Proposition in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Proposition use?

A Lighter Shade of BlackYour Head A-SplodeHead CrushingJudge, Jury, and ExecutionerMorality PetShout-OutReasonable Authority FigureBatman GambitShown Their WorkVillains Out ShoppingMood DissonanceDull Surpriseand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for The Proposition, including A Lighter Shade of Black, Your Head A-Splode, Head Crushing.