The Proposal

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The Proposal

PG-13

Released Jun 19, 2009

1h 48m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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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

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Ben Kenigsberg

Time Out

Rated: 2/5

Nov 17, 2011

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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

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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

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Rachel Wagner

Hallmarkies Podcast

It delivers on the laughs and the star power

Sep 14, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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Jose Z

I'll never get tired of watching this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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Sporty l

Love Sandra, especially in better made movies like 'While you were Sleeping '. This one falls flat. It has some funny moments but also some head scratching ones as well. If you're going to follow the formula, then follow the formula! They don't develop chemistry much between the two, with aloofness keeping them apart. It's only till the very last moments that they finally decide to join them together and then the freaking shows over. What?!?? Why?? I waited till the end for this?!?? Was going to tell my wife about this and then watch it with her, but the end and the lack of relationship development did it in. And it's just off the wall goofy what they did with poor Betty White's character..

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/16/25

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Snail M

Disappointed in Mom (Sandra Bullock) and Dad (Ryan Reynolds). I think they're better separated (I’ll let you decide whether I mean the characters or the actors). Maybe they just weren’t a good pair on screen or maybe that’s just how 2009 was, and right now it’s 2025 so the world looks different. Love them both, but didn’t love this film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/30/25

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Renate B

Beautiful scenery, sexy actors and good acting. Every scene a cliché.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/12/25

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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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