The Proposition

1996MovieR

42
WeakGoodWatch score
42
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

Crew

Written by
Paul Matthews

Everyone

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Facts

December 18, 1996 · R · Romance, Drama, Adventure

Released
December 18, 1996
Age rating
R
Genres
Romance, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

A Lighter Shade of Black, Your Head A-Splode, Head Crushing +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Proposition?"

Questions about The Proposition

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Proposition worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 4.8).

Is The Proposition okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Proposition good for date night?

and 2 moreFamily Movie NightAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is The Proposition plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including A Lighter Shade of Black, Your Head A-Splode, and Head Crushing.