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The Proposal

The Proposal

Here comes the bribe...

20097.11h 48m

Overview

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.

Directed by Anne Fletcher
Written by Peter Chiarelli
Produced by Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $317.4M

Top Cast

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock

Margaret Tate

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Andrew Paxton

Malin Åkerman

Malin Åkerman

Gertrude

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

Joe Paxton

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Grace Paxton

Betty White

Betty White

Grandma Annie

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Mr. Gilbertson

Oscar Nuñez

Oscar Nuñez

Ramone

Aasif Mandvi

Aasif Mandvi

Bob Spaulding

Michael Nouri

Michael Nouri

Chairman Bergen

Themes & Keywords

new york citymarriage proposalblackmailex-girlfriendassistantdeportationimmigration lawromcomalaskafish out of waterhumiliationbook editorgreen cardemployer employee relationshipduringcreditsstingerwoman directorpublishing housepretend relationshiprich familyfather son conflicttyrannical bossenemies to lovershilariousfake fiancéromanticamusedgrandmother's birthday

About The Proposal

The Proposal is a comedy, romance, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of new york city, marriage proposal, blackmail, ex-girlfriend, assistant, deportation. Directed by Anne Fletcher, it stars Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Åkerman. 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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