The Proposition (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1998, The Proposition is a drama and romance film directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, running about 110 minutes. “One man gave up everything he owned. The other, everything he believed in.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Father Michael McKinnon goes from the UK to Boston circa 1935. For unknown reasons, he avoids at all costs the most prominent parishioners, Arthur and Eleanor Barret. Meanwhile Eleanor and Arthur desperately want to have a child, but Arthur is sterile, so they hire Harvard law student Roger Martin to impregnate Eleanor, but unfortunately Roger falls in love with her.
Who’s in it. The Proposition stars Madeleine Stowe as Eleanor Barret, Kenneth Branagh as Father Michael McKinnon, William Hurt as Arthur Barret and Robert Loggia as Hannibal Thurman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Proposition has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $147.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Proposition (1998)?
- In GB, The Proposition is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. 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 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Proposition?
- The Proposition stars Madeleine Stowe, Kenneth Branagh, William Hurt, Robert Loggia and Bronia Wheeler.
- When was The Proposition released?
- The Proposition was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.