Movie

The Proposition

“This land will be civilized.”

★ 7.0(714)20051h 44m

The Proposition is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch The Proposition

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: John Hillcoat
Release date: 2005-10-06
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $5,048,693
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: UK Film Council

The Proposition — trailer

About The Proposition

The Proposition is a 2005 movie in the Western genre, directed by John Hillcoat, starring Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone and Danny Huston. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 714 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Proposition in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Guy Pearce

Charlie Burns

Ray Winstone

Captain Morris Stanley

Danny Huston

Arthur Burns

Emily Watson

Martha Stanley

David Wenham

Eden Fletcher

Richard Wilson

Mike Burns

John Hurt

Jellon Lamb

Noah Taylor

Brian O'Leary

Robert Morgan

Sergeant Lawrence

Jeremy Madrona

Asian Prostitute

Jae Mamuyac

Asian Prostitute

Mick Roughan

Mad Jack Bradshaw

Themes & keywords

australiabounty hunterpsychopathgallowsoutlawmisanthrophydecapitationgangshootoutsadistbrutalityhideoutretributionfloggingwhipping

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Proposition in Australia?+

In Australia, The Proposition is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Proposition on Netflix?+

The Proposition is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Proposition?+

The Proposition has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The Proposition?+

The Proposition stars Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Emily Watson and David Wenham.

When did The Proposition come out?+

The Proposition is a 2005 movie directed by John Hillcoat.

What genre is The Proposition?+

The Proposition is Western film.

Who directed The Proposition?+

The Proposition was directed by John Hillcoat.