The Proposal 2009
“Here comes the bribe...”
What is The Proposal?
The Proposal is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Peter Chiarelli. The production features Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in the lead roles, with additional cast members including Malin Akerman, Mary Steenburgen, and Craig T.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 2, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Mandeville Films, Kurtzman/Orci
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $317,400,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance, Drama
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Overview
The Proposal is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Peter Chiarelli. The production features Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in the lead roles, with additional cast members including Malin Akerman, Mary Steenburgen, and Craig T. Nelson. The film was produced by Kurtzman/Orci Productions, Mandeville Films, and Touchstone Pictures for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The plot follows Margaret Tate, an overbearing book editor living in New York who faces the threat of losing her visa status and being deported. To maintain her high-powered career, she forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her. In exchange for this arrangement, she offers him a promotion. The narrative shifts when Margaret accompanies Andrew to his hometown, a visit that leads to significant personal changes for her. The film is currently available for viewing on various streaming platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. It remains a notable entry in the romantic comedy genre, highlighting the unexpected complications that arise from the couple's coerced engagement.
Should you watch it?
“A high-powered editor forces her assistant into a fake marriage to avoid deportation.”
- engaging premise
- strong central dynamic
- predictable plot beats
Watch it if you enjoy workplace romantic comedies with a forced-proximity premise.
The film contains mild language and suggestive humor typical of romantic comedies.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the movie about?
A book editor faces deportation and coerces her assistant into a marriage of convenience.
Who are the main characters?
The story focuses on an overbearing editor named Margaret Tate and her assistant Andrew Paxton.
Is this a romantic comedy?
Yes, the film follows the relationship between an editor and her assistant.
Why does the protagonist need to marry?
She is in danger of losing her visa status and being deported.
What is the tone of the film?
The film is a comedic exploration of a professional relationship turned personal.