The Proposal (2009)
A solid watch; nobody's raving.
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The Proposal is streaming in New Zealand on Apple TV, Disney+, Neon TV.
What the audience says
The Proposal is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 7,850 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 108 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Apple TV, Disney+, Neon TV.
Should you spend 1h 48m on it?
1h 48m of English comedy with a romance streak. That score holds across 7,850 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.2/10 over 7,850 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 48m |
| Genre | Comedy / Romance |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Anne Fletcher
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 12 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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