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The Proposition

7.020051h 44m18MovieWesternDrama

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…

DirectorJohn Hillcoat
WriterNick Cave
ProducersJames Atherton·Cat Villiers

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Cast · Directed by John Hillcoat

GPGuy Pearce
Guy Pearce
Charlie Burns
RWRay Winstone
Ray Winstone
Captain Morris Stanley
DHDanny Huston
Danny Huston
Arthur Burns
EWEmily Watson
Emily Watson
Martha Stanley
DWDavid Wenham
David Wenham
Eden Fletcher
RWRichard Wilson
Richard Wilson
Mike Burns
JHJohn Hurt
John Hurt
Jellon Lamb
NTNoah Taylor
Noah Taylor
Brian O'Leary
RMRobert Morgan
Robert Morgan
Sergeant Lawrence
JM
Jeremy Madrona
Asian Prostitute
JM
Jae Mamuyac
Asian Prostitute
MRMick Roughan
Mick Roughan
Mad Jack Bradshaw

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The Proposition — streaming FAQ

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The Proposition is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Proposition is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

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