The Proposal
“Here comes the bribe...”
Synopsis
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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Sandra Bullock & Ryan Reynolds' Fake ProposalOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2026-09-02
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Sandra Bullock
Margaret Tate
Ryan Reynolds
Andrew Paxton
Malin Akerman
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
Kortney Adams
Colden Books Receptionist
Chris Whitney
Medivac Pilot
Jerrell Lee Wesley
Jordan
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 9, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$317.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.93x
+$277.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Fletcher
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Chiarelli
- Original Score
- Aaron Zigman
- Original Title
- The Proposal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $317.4M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Mandeville Films, Kurtzman/Orci
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Fletcher
Peter Chiarelli
Aaron Zigman
Oliver Stapleton
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman, Alex Kurtzman, Mary McLaglen, Sandra Bullock
Department Leadership Roster
Sean Devereaux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Geoff McAuliffe
Visual Effects Supervisor
Todd Lieberman
Producer
Peter Chiarelli
Writer
David Hoberman
Producer
Anne Fletcher
Director
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Editor
Mike Massa
Stunt Coordinator
Nelson Coates
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Proposal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Proposal includes Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Akerman, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen.
When was The Proposal released and how long is it?
The Proposal was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Proposal?
The Proposal had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $317.4M at the worldwide box office (7.93 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Proposal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Proposal was composed by Aaron Zigman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Proposal?
The Proposal holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).