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The Proposal

Play trailer 2:26 Poster for The Proposal PG-13 Released Jun 19, 2009 1h 48m Romance Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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45% Tomatometer 191 Reviews 68% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Faced with deportation to her native Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate says she's engaged to marry Andrew Paxton, her hapless assistant. Andrew agrees to the charade, but imposes a few conditions of his own, including flying to Alaska to meet his eccentric family. With a suspicious immigration official always lurking nearby, Margaret and Andrew must stick to their wedding plan despite numerous mishaps.
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Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds exhibit plenty of chemistry, but they're let down by The Proposal's devotion to formula.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online ... I do have to admit that I did laugh a few times. Rated: B Sep 12, 2017 Full Review Perri Nemiroff CinemaBlend Simple and clichéd, yet refreshing. As long as you're hell-bent on seeing a romantic comedy, The Proposal will deliver. Rated: 3/5 Aug 14, 2010 Full Review David Jenkins Time Out They may as well have called this one 'Mis-Matched Sham Wedding Comedy #57513' for all the effort it makes to shake new life out of a tattered genre. Rated: 2/5 Jul 24, 2009 Full Review Natasha Alvar Hallmarkies Podcast There are a [number of] really fun comedic set pieces in the film, and that's what makes it an entertaining movie. Sep 21, 2024 Full Review Rachel Wagner Hallmarkies Podcast It delivers on the laughs and the star power Sep 14, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review While The Proposal is an enjoyable, funny, and at times endearing movie, it leaves you frustrated with how jealously it conforms to the genre's conventions. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jonathan K The whole immigration setup is laughably dumb. None of it would ever happen, and the “solution” they’re chasing is just as ridiculous. Like, she could literally just leave, work from Canada, and we're good here. But fine, maybe remote work wasn't invented yet. So, ignoring the nonsense of the setup for moment, the softening of the characters over the course of the story feels surprisingly organic. It works because the power dynamic gets flipped, and once that happens, Sandra Bullock's character has to find a new way of being, which opens the door for the romance to feel believable. Still, the setup stays dumb. He’s apparently willing to risk five years in prison so she doesn’t have to go back to… Canada. Canada! And when the immigration officer shows up at the wedding we've reached peak absurdity. Also, the office staff watching the final scene go down like it's the center of their universes and everyone is so supportive... corny, cringe, ew. At least the leads are cute and charismatic and have chemistry, so there’s that. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/28/25 Full Review Janet D I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It's a great rom-com! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Kellen M. Overall a solid watch Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/06/25 Full Review Nicholas B The Proposal is a charming 4-star romantic comedy that blends laugh-out-loud moments with genuine heart. Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds have electric chemistry, turning a fake engagement into a fun, feel-good ride. With scenic Alaskan backdrops, quirky supporting characters, and plenty of rom-com charm, it’s a delightful crowd-pleaser that holds up well over time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/11/25 Full Review Miranda C margaret tate as a character just isn’t likeable. it’s hard to root for their relationship when you can’t stop thinking about how much better andrew deserved the whole time. i would’ve liked to have seen her take the initiative to find another opportunity in canada, give her position to andrew, and see him end up with gertrude. he had more chemistry with her than his actual love interest. if they had built their chemistry up a little more it would’ve made for a more satisfying watch. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/11/25 Full Review Jose Z I'll never get tired of watching this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Faced with deportation to her native Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate says she's engaged to marry Andrew Paxton, her hapless assistant. Andrew agrees to the charade, but imposes a few conditions of his own, including flying to Alaska to meet his eccentric family. With a suspicious immigration official always lurking nearby, Margaret and Andrew must stick to their wedding plan despite numerous mishaps.
Director
Anne Fletcher
Producer
David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
Screenwriter
Peter Chiarelli
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures, Kurtzman/Orci, Mandeville Films
Rating
PG-13 (Nudity|Language|Sexual Content)
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 19, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$163.9M
Runtime
1h 48m
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