The Proposal_
"Here comes the bribe..."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
24 countries
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10 countries
Prime Video
3 countries
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2 countries
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1 country
Peacock
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Proposal earned $317.4M worldwide on a $40.0M budget — a 694% return on investment.
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Year context
The Proposal was released 17 years ago in 2009.
CAST (20)
Sandra Bullock
Margaret Tate
Ryan Reynolds
Andrew Paxton
Malin Åkerman
Gertrude
Craig T. Nelson
Joe Paxton
Mary Steenburgen
Grace Paxton
Betty White
Grandma Annie
Denis O'Hare
Mr. Gilbertson
Oscar Nuñez
Ramone
Aasif Mandvi
Bob Spaulding
Michael Nouri
Chairman Bergen
Gregg Edelman
Lead Counsel Malloy
Michael Mosley
Chuck
Dale Place
Jim McKittrick
Alicia Hunt
Coffee Barista
Alexis Garcia
Immigration Clerk
KA
Kortney Adams
Colden Books Receptionist
CW
Chris Whitney
Medivac Pilot
JL
Jerrell Lee Wesley
Jordan
Phyllis Kay
Mrs. McKittrick
Kate Lacey
Party Guest
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$40.0M
Budget
$317.4M
Revenue
+694%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Mandeville Films
Touchstone Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (7,322 votes)
Popularity
10
Budget
$40,000,000
Box Office
$317,400,000
Profit
+$277,400,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Proposal 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.
How long is The Proposal?
The Proposal has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who directed The Proposal?
The Proposal was directed by Anne Fletcher.
Who stars in The Proposal?
The cast of The Proposal includes Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Åkerman, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen.
How much did The Proposal make at the box office?
The Proposal earned $317,400,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $40,000,000.
What is the rating of The Proposal?
The Proposal has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 7,322 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Romance
Drama
KEYWORDS (28)
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