The Proposition (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2005, The Proposition is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Hillcoat, running about 104 minutes. “This land will be civilized.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1880s Australia, a lawman offers renegade Charlie Burns a difficult choice. In order to save his younger brother from the gallows, Charlie must hunt down and kill his older brother, who is wanted for rape and murder. Venturing into one of the Outback's most inhospitable regions, Charlie faces a terrible moral dilemma that can end only in violence.
Who’s in it. The Proposition stars Guy Pearce as Charlie Burns, Ray Winstone as Captain Morris Stanley, Emily Watson as Martha Stanley and Danny Huston as Arthur Burns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Proposition has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Proposition page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Proposition tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Proposition (2005)?
- In US, The Proposition is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Proposition worth watching?
- The Proposition holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Proposition?
- The Proposition stars Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, Danny Huston and David Wenham.
- When was The Proposition released?
- The Proposition was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.