The Proposal poster

The Proposal (2009)

Film · 1h 48m · Rated PG-13

Comedy, Drama, Romance

A demanding editor fakes an engagement with her assistant, sparking unexpected romance and witty, broad humor.

Romantic and feel-good, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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The Proposal parents guide

For a PG-13, this one goes further: moderate sex and nudity. Beyond that, mild language and no real violence.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the sex and nudity.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byAnne Fletcher
StarringSandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Åkerman, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen, Betty White

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