The Proposition (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1996, The Proposition is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Strathford Hamilton. “He took her honor. She won their freedom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In early 19th century Wales, Catherine Morgan, a widow with two daughters, must endure the bumpy road to a distant market in order to sell her cattle to save her farm and family.
Who’s in it. The Proposition stars Theresa Russell as Catherine Morgan, Patrick Bergin as Rhys Williams, Richard Lynch as Huw Williams and Richard Harrington as Evan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Proposition has proved divisive with audiences.
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. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Proposition (1996)?
- 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. 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 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Proposition?
- The Proposition stars Theresa Russell, Patrick Bergin, Richard Lynch, Richard Harrington and Jennifer Vaughan.
- When was The Proposition released?
- The Proposition was released in 1996.