The Proposal is a 2009 romantic comedy film starring Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock. Reynolds plays Andrew Paxton, a Canadian working in the United States who agrees to marry his boss, Margaret Tate (Bullock), in order to avoid deportation. The film follows their journey as they travel to Alaska to meet Andrew's family and convince immigration officials that their relationship is genuine. The Proposal was a box office success, grossing over $317 million worldwide.