The Proposal (2009)
A demanding editor fakes an engagement with her assistant, sparking unexpected romance and witty, broad humor.
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 intense is The Proposal?
The Proposal has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and broad. Rated PG-13.
What The Proposal feels like
- Tone
- romanticfeel goodwhimsicalcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, broad and big
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Proposal
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Proposal for you?
Is The Proposal scary?
No. The Proposal is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Proposal gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Proposal sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Proposal OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Proposal?
The Proposal runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream The Proposal?
The Proposal is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Proposal have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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