Ryan Reynolds’ Fan-Favorite Rom-Com Officially Hits Apple TV’s Top 10
Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock’s 2009 romantic comedy The Proposal has returned to prominence on streaming, placing eighth on Apple TV’s global top 10. Its continued chart run more than 15 years after release shows the film is finding new viewers despite mixed reviews from critics.
Directed by Anne Fletcher, the film follows a Canadian book editor who pretends to be engaged to her assistant to avoid deportation. It has spent more than 70 days on Apple TV’s global charts and 30 days on Disney+’s charts. The film earned over $317 million worldwide against a $40 million budget, and Bullock received a Golden Globe nomination.
In short
- The Proposal is eighth on Apple TV’s global top 10.
- It has charted on Apple TV for over 70 days.
- The film grossed over $317 million worldwide.
Explained simply
The Proposal is a 2009 romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock as a Canadian book editor facing deportation from the United States. She persuades her assistant, played by Ryan Reynolds, to pretend they are engaged.
The film was directed by Anne Fletcher and became a commercial success, earning more than $317 million worldwide. Bullock was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance, and the film’s ongoing popularity reflects how older films can find new audiences through streaming.