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The Proposal
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Anne Fletcher. With Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Akerman.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton, to ma…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Proposal.
MoviHero lists June 2, 2009 as the release date for The Proposal. Anne Fletcher is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sandra Bullock as Margaret Tate, Ryan Reynolds as Andrew Paxton, Malin Akerman as Gertrude, Craig T. Nelson as Joe Paxton. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 2, 2009
GenresDrama · Comedy · Romance
Runtime1h 48m
DirectorAnne Fletcher
CastSandra Bullock as Margaret Tate, Ryan Reynolds as Andrew Paxton, Malin Akerman as Gertrude, Craig T. Nelson as Joe Paxton
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
The Proposal runs 1h 48m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 7,881 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“You can see what's coming from a mile off.”
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“Had to see it a second time to be convinced, but The Proposal is a top-shelf rom-com!”
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“Ok, so the premise is all a bit far-fetched, but the combination of the charismatic Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds does work quite well in…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Margaret, you don’t understand. If you’re deported, you can’t work for an American company.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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