The Proposal (2009)

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The Proposal (2009) poster

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.

Director: Anne Fletcher
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date:
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Aaron Zigman
Cinematography: Oliver Stapleton
Editing: Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Production: Touchstone Pictures, Mandeville Films, Kurtzman/Orci
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $317M
Original Language: en

Themes

Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Moving Relationship Stories, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Shattering Humiliation and Public Shame

Keywords

new york city, blackmail, ex-girlfriend, assistant, deportation, immigration law, romcom, alaska, fish out of water, humiliation, book editor, green card, employer employee relationship, duringcreditsstinger, woman director

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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.
Who directed The Proposal?
The Proposal was directed by Anne Fletcher.
Who stars in The Proposal?
The Proposal stars Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Åkerman, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen, Betty White.
How long is The Proposal?
The Proposal has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Proposal?
The Proposal is a Comedy, Romance, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Proposal?
The Proposal had a budget of $40M.
How much did The Proposal gross?
The Proposal grossed $317M worldwide.
Where was The Proposal produced?
The Proposal was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Proposal?
The themes of The Proposal include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Moving Relationship Stories, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Shattering Humiliation and Public Shame.