The Proposal (2009)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.8

Overview

For three years, Andrew Paxton has slaved as the assistant to Margaret Tate, hard-driving editor at a New York publisher. When Margaret, a Canadian, faces deportation for an expired visa, she hatches a scheme to marry An...

Starring Cast

Sandra Bullock • Ryan Reynolds • Mary Steenburgen

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Negative

Overview

Starring Cast

Sandra Bullock • Ryan Reynolds • Mary Steenburgen

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: Medium

The film is a classic romantic comedy that uses an immigration plot as a catalyst for personal growth and romance, rather than as a platform for political commentary. Its central themes revolve around individual transformation, the importance of genuine connection, and finding love, which are largely apolitical.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a diverse supporting cast, though its main characters are traditionally cast. The narrative focuses on a romantic comedy plot without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NegativeConfidence: Medium

The film includes Ramone, a character whose implied gay identity is depicted through flamboyant, stereotypical traits primarily for comedic relief. This portrayal lacks depth and relies on caricature, using harmful stereotypes for humor without any counterbalancing positive elements, resulting in a problematic net impact.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Proposal is an original screenplay, and all its characters were created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Proposal is an original film from 2009, not an adaptation of existing material or a historical biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical basis for their racial identities to be altered.