The Proposition (1998)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Proposition
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Türkiye | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Proposition in 47 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Proposition 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. The Proposition is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 1998-03-26, runtime 110 minutes.
Is The Proposition worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Proposition 6.0 out of 10 from 43 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Proposition?
In the United States, The Proposition can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Lesli Linka Glatter
Cast
- Madeleine Stowe as Eleanor Barret
- Kenneth Branagh as Father Michael McKinnon
- William Hurt as Arthur Barret
- Robert Loggia as Hannibal Thurman
- Blythe Danner as Syril Danning
- Ken Cheeseman as Wayne Fenton
- Dee Nelson as Susan Vicar
- Pamela Hart as Skip Taylor
- Neil Patrick Harris as Roger Martin
- Josef Sommer as Dryer
- Dossy Peabody as Hannibal's Secretary
- Wendy Feign as Maid
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Sources
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